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Event:
HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Hartman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hartman seems content to control.
Rough controlling the position for now.
Hartman is controlling the pace.
Hartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rough does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rough trying to control here.
Hartman is trying to control. Rough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Rough won't allow Hartman to pass to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartman prevents Rough from improving his position.
Hartman throwing shots but Rough is blocking nicely.
Rough is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hartman defending well as Rough loads up on a big left hand.
Hartman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hartman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reece Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rough misses with a straight right.
Hartman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rough tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rough to the ground. Rough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rough is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hartman with a body shot.
Hartman throws a looping overhand right but Rough ducks down to avoid it.
Rough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rough is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hartman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rough tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman trying to control the action but Rough is working from the bottom.
Rough wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
#T3#
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hartman throws a body punch but Rough moves out of range.
Rough now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hartman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hartman. That snapped Rough's head back.
Hartman moves out of range as Rough strikes.#T4#
Hartman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hartman gets a takedown into half guard.
Hartman is thwarting Rough's attempts to control the position.
Hartman is looking to advance position but Rough won't allow it. #SUB#
Hartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rough defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rough trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reece Hartman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hartman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hartman.
#TD#
Hartman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rough can't fight it off and eventually Hartman manages to take the fight to the floor. Rough looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hartman stays in close to Rough's body and controls the position.
Hartman pushes down on Rough's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rough is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hartman is looking to advance position but Rough won't allow it. #T1#
Rough trying to control from the bottom.
Hartman controlling the action here.
Reece Hartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rough for as long as he can get away with.
Rough won't allow Hartman to pass to mount.
Rough trying to control here.
Hartman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rough wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hartman ducks under a wild hook from Rough.
Hartman just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Rough misses.
Hartman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartman is defended easily by Rough.#TD#
Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rough scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hartman manages to mount him!
#T3##SUB#
Hartman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rough is on top in guard.
Rough stopping the sweep attempt from Hartman.
Rough sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hartman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Hartman is adopting a defensive guard.
Rough wants to get up but he can't break Hartman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hartman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rough wanted to stand there but Hartman had control of the position.
Rough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rough is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rough gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartman looking to pass the guard.
Hartman controlling from the top position.
Hartman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rough is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Hartman won't allow Rough to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rough holds on and takes a little breather.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartman just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rough.
Rough lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hartman stopping the sweep attempt from Rough.
Hartman postures up.
#T2#
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rough is retaining full guard.
Hartman slips nicely into half guard.
Hartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rough knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hartman.
Rough is looking to improve his position.
Rough trying to hold on to Hartman's head to control him but Hartman postures up.
#T3#
Hartman stalling away here and it's allowed Rough to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rough lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hartman wants to sweep here but Rough controlling him for the moment.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Rough from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hartman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hartman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rough wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gordon Rough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rough to score with a decent uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hartman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rough's guard.
Rough working a defensive guard here.
Rough controlling Hartman's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reece Hartman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Hartman! |
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Event:
HFA 40
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Hartman tries to clinch
and Tetra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hartman really felt that one!
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tetra's waist but Tetra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
Hartman misses with a takedown
and Tetra counters with a body kick that stops Hartman in his tracks momentarily.
Hartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartman fails with the takedown
and Tetra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hartman thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up with Tetra, looking for a takedown. Hartman pushes Tetra against the cage but Tetra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tetra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartman manages to avoid it.
Tetra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetra defends it nicely.
Hartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetra defends it nicely.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Hartman blocks a head kick by Tetra.
Hartman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tetra's hands.
Tetra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tetra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Splash Tetra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartman avoids a kick to the body.
Hartman shoots in for a double leg but Tetra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetra tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetra to the ground. Tetra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tetra. No joy for Hartman on that attempt.
Hartman shoots in but Tetra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartman has a takedown stuffed.
Good work by Hartman as he checks the leg kick.
Tetra slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tetra looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Tetra as Hartman shoots in.#T2#
Tetra tries to land a front kick but Hartman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tetra doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartman circles away.
Tetra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tetra wants it to stay on the feet.
Hartman shoots and misses
and Tetra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hartman has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tetra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetra lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartman is trying to maintain a safe position but Tetra gets an underhook and turns Hartman into the cage.
Tetra lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tetra is keeping busy.
Tetra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tetra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tetra throws a head punch that misses.
Hartman prevents a body shot from Tetra.
Hartman pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tetra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tetra struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartman controls his hands.
Hartman is trying to stall.
Hartman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hartman misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Hartman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tetra regains guard immediately.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman stopping the sweep attempt from Tetra.
Hartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetra working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Hartman passes Tetra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tetra wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tetra is staying active underneath Hartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tetra keeping hold of Hartman's head, controlling as best he can.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tetra keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Splash Tetra dominated that round.
That's time! Hartman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tetra keeps Hartman at a distance using the push kick.
Tetra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hartman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tetra.
Hartman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tetra thinks about the counter body kick.
Tetra has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tetra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt
and Tetra counters with a straight right hand.
Hartman darts in looking for a takedown but Tetra gets double underhooks and turns Hartman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tetra misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tetra can't find room to land a body shot as Hartman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tetra misses with a body punch.
Hartman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tetra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tetra counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Tetra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartman backing away here, and Tetra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hartman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hartman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tetra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tetra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hartman shoots in and drives through. Tetra sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tetra! But no joy.
Tetra fakes the leg kick and cracks Hartman in the body.
Hartman shoots and misses
and Tetra counters with a solid body kick.
Tetra cracks Hartman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tetra delivers a nice body kick.
Tetra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tetra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tetra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartman's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetra lands a body shot.
#T2##TD#
Tetra gets caught napping as Hartman dives in and scores a takedown. Tetra manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tetra holds on and takes a little breather.
Tetra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tetra looking to control.
Tetra pulls Hartman in to control the position.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Tetra keeps moving.
Tetra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tetra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tetra keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tetra holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hartman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hartman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hartman fails with the takedown.
Hartman jabs Tetra right on the nose. Tetra blinks but takes it well.
Tetra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetra defends it nicely.#T4#
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Tetra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartman.
Tetra slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tetra throws a low kick but Hartman moves out of range easily.
Tetra keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartman darts in looking for a takedown but Tetra gets double underhooks and turns Hartman into the cage.
Tetra replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hartman blocks it well.
Tetra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hartman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartman wants a takedown.
Tetra lands a body shot.
Tetra tries to throw a body punch but Hartman avoids it by throwing Tetra back against the cage.
Tetra misses with a body punch.
Tetra lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Splash Tetra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tetra keeps Hartman at a distance using the push kick.
Tetra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tetra scores with a decent looking hook.
Tetra sizes up Hartman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reece Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetra throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartman fails with the takedown
and Tetra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hartman's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartman. Tetra does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tetra has closed the distance and engaged Hartman in a clinch.
Tetra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tetra misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tetra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetra tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetra to the ground. Tetra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Tetra responds with a good body kick, but Hartman manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tetra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tetra. Hartman shrugs it off though.
Splash Tetra seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hartman moves out of range as Tetra throws a body kick.
Hartman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tetra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hartman's knee momentarily.
Tetra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tetra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hartman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartman misses with a takedown
and Tetra counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tetra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hartman's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tetra.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tetra. That's going to slow Hartman down.
Hartman wants to clinch up but Tetra keeps it at a distance.
Tetra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartman manages to avoid it.
Tetra with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Tetra.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tetra.
Tetra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartman. That did some damage!
Hartman closes the distance but Tetra moves to the side
and Tetra counters with a good low kick that Hartman was not able to check.
Hartman throws an overhand right that lands on Tetra's shoulder, as Tetra tries to avoid the shot.
Tetra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tetra throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tetra, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Tetra as Hartman shoots in.
Hartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up with Tetra, looking for a takedown. Hartman pushes Tetra against the cage but Tetra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Hartman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tetra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartman moves away.
Hartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartman.
Hartman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tetra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Hartman is rocked!
Tetra and Hartman are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tetra throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hartman into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tetra knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Splash Tetra!
After the fight, Splash Tetra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hartman shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hartman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hartman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to escape.
Hartman controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartman controlling his opponent.
Silva prevents Hartman from taking his back.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Silva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hartman has taken his back.
Silva trying to control the hands but Hartman won't let him.
Hartman is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off. #T3#
Hartman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hartman is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hartman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hartman is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Hartman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hartman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Silva is working Hartman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Hartman is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hartman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Hartman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva pushes Hartman off but Hartman dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartman wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hartman taking a breather here.
Reece Hartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartman trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman working away.
Hartman advances to full mount.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Hartman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman moves to the back position.
Hartman controls the position.#SUB#
Hartman working for the choke.
Hartman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Hartman controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hartman's arms.
Hartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva trying to control the position but Hartman manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hartman is striking from the back but Silva escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Hartman advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva looks to land a combination but Hartman avoids it well.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartman tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reece Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
#CL#
Hartman moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Hartman to the mat but Hartman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hartman stalling the fight.
Silva tries for a takedown but Hartman manages to get underhooks.
Reece Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Hartman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartman is defending well.
Hartman stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Silva tightens his grip and picks Hartman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hartman manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Hartman is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hartman has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Hartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Hartman pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hartman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartman controls the pace.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartman is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Hartman is proving a slippery customer.
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hartman passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Hartman trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Hartman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hartman wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartman pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Hartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Hartman! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hartman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartman is defended easily by Stabler.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabler stuffs the takedown.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman looks for a takedown but Stabler sprawls well.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.#CL#
Hartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartman prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stabler's waist but Stabler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
Stabler tries to counter with a clinch but Hartman shakes him off and moves away.
Hartman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stabler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stabler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stabler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartman is defending well.
Hartman goes for a takedown attempt but Stabler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stabler swivels and escapes.
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.#T2#
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliot Stabler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stabler but Stabler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stabler feints the counter takedown.
Hartman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stabler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Stabler, which made it look bad.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hartman.
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up with Stabler, looking for a takedown. Hartman pushes Stabler against the cage but Stabler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stabler feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hartman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartman stops a takedown attempt from Stabler.
#T3#
Stabler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stabler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stabler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartman.
Hartman shoots in and drives through. Stabler sprawls well.
Stabler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartman shoots in for a double leg but Stabler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartman dives in for a single leg takedown but Stabler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Hartman shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Hartman with that takedown attempt.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman darts in looking for a takedown but Stabler gets double underhooks and turns Hartman into the cage.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Stabler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartman prevents it.
Hartman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartman prevents the takedown attempt.
Stabler is looking for a takedown.
Hartman is pressed up against the cage. Stabler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartman down to the mat. Hartman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.
Hartman shoots and misses #CL2#
and Stabler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hartman is trying to drag Stabler to the mat but Stabler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T5#
Hartman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stabler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartman is working for takedown but Stabler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stabler is looking for a takedown.
Stabler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stabler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartman prevents it.
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T6#
Hartman goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartman wants to take the fight to the mat but Stabler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stabler wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stabler prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Stabler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartman (0) vs (2) Stabler
Stabler content to stall in guard here.
Hartman wants to improve his position but instead Stabler has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Hartman wants to control the action here but instead Stabler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (0) vs (5) Stabler
Stabler controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartman is looking to get to half guard.
Stabler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Stabler trying to control but Hartman is having none of it.
Hartman tries to hold on but Stabler postures up.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hartman working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Stabler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stabler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartman is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.
Stabler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hartman is looking to escape. #T10#
Stabler prevents Hartman from getting the reversal.
Stabler controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler fails to advance to Hartman's back.
Hartman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Stabler controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Stabler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Hartman is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
Stabler controlling from the full mount.
Stabler tries to take his opponent's back but Hartman turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartman (2) vs (5) Stabler
Hartman wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stabler holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hartman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stabler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stabler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stabler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartman (2) vs (9) Stabler#T14#
Hartman is trying to improve his position.
Hartman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Stabler wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stabler prevents Hartman from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 9 to 2.
Elliot Stabler is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joaquin Chase! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chase (0) vs (2) Hartman
Chase is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Chase wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Chase is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Chase moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chase is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Chase keeping full guard, as Hartman tries to pass.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartman pushing down on Chase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hartman is taking a breather. Chase says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Chase looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hartman pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (0) vs (5) Hartman
Hartman wants to take Chase's back but he can't do it this time.
Hartman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hartman fails to advance to Chase's back.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chase bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chase (2) vs (5) Hartman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chase (2) vs (7) Hartman
Chase trying to control the position.
#T6#
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Chase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Chase is trying to hold Hartman in close to prevent damage but Hartman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hartman is controlling the pace.
Chase tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.#T8#
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hartman is looking for a kimura here.
Chase wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Hartman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (2) vs (10) Hartman#SUB2#
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chase is defending well. #SUB2#
Hartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Chase tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hartman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chase looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hartman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chase is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hartman lets go of the hold and Chase can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reece Hartman! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; TW GC! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
GC displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartman.
GC appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GC looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
GC shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GC (2) vs (0) Hartman#SUB#
GC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
GC is looking to advance position but Hartman won't allow it.
Hartman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
GC seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hartman has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GC is looking to pass into half guard but Hartman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hartman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GC (2) vs (2) Hartman
Hartman wants to control from the top but GC keeps moving. #T1#
Hartman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
GC actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman is taking a breather. GC says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Hartman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from GC. Score +3 for passing guard: GC (2) vs (5) Hartman
GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working. #SUB2#
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by GC, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GC is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working.
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartman on the ground.#SUB2#
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but GC is defending well.
GC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if GC tries to get out of the position.
GC tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman trying to control the position but GC is working away. #T3#
GC tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hartman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hartman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
GC trying to remain calm as Hartman controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but GC is defending well. #T4#
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working.
GC tries to buck Hartman off but Hartman is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hartman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
GC is not content to let Hartman control the position.
GC is looking for a sweep.#T5#
GC is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hartman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, GC has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartman is looking to take a break and control but GC is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hartman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hartman prefers to stall for the moment though.
GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman controls the position from side control.#T6#
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GC is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GC (6) vs (5) Hartman#SUB#
Hartman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from GC. #SUB#
Hartman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if GC gets his way!
Hartman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hartman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
GC is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
GC seems to be working for a kimura but Hartman defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Hartman is pressing down on GC's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
GC drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hartman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now GC has Hartman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GC (6) vs (7) Hartman
GC keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
Hartman passes GC's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
GC is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: GC (6) vs (10) Hartman
GC is looking to get to half guard.
GC is trying to reverse the position but instead Hartman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: GC (6) vs (13) Hartman#SUB2#
GC is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hartman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of GC's body.
GC is trying to break free.
#T9##SUB2#
GC is trying to roll into a better position but Hartman has get a rear naked choke and GC is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reece Hartman! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hunter Cisneros! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cisneros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartman tries to avoid it but Cisneros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartman to the ground. Hartman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartman goes for a double leg but Cisneros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cisneros continues to drive forward.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cisneros tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cisneros manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Hartman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cisneros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cisneros (0) vs (2) Hartman
Cisneros seems keen to control Hartman's posture.
Hartman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman advances to half guard. #T1#
Hartman slows the pace down in half guard.
Cisneros controlling the position well.
Hartman is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hartman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cisneros (0) vs (5) Hartman#SUB2#
Hartman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cisneros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hartman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartman controlling the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Hartman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Hartman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Hartman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cisneros is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reece Hartman! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wagner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartman clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Hartman won't allow it.
#TD#
Hartman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hartman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartman (4) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hartman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hartman just content to control the position.
Wagner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wagner, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face as Hartman controls the position. #SUB#
Hartman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman taking a breather here. #T2#
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner is letting Hartman control him for a moment.
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Hartman trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman controls the position.#T3#
Wagner regains half guard.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner is refusing to be controlled, as Hartman sits in half guard.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Hartman prevents Wagner from improving his position.
Hartman is pressing down on Wagner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wagner is holding on for now.
Wagner trying to hold on to Hartman's head to control him but Hartman postures up.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Hartman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (7) vs (0) Wagner
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Hartman's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hartman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wagner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wagner wants to control but Hartman postures up.#SUB#
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman just content to control the position.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Hartman trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Hartman controlling the position from side mount.
Wagner gets back to half guard.
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wagner defends it well.
Hartman is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Hartman is keen to just control but Wagner is a slippery customer.#T6#
Wagner tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hartman is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartman to get the leverage.
Hartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hartman is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner trying to hold on to Hartman's head to control him but Hartman postures up.
Wagner is controlling Hartman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Hartman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T7#
Wagner is looking to control Hartman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wagner is pressing down on Hartman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner is pulling down on Hartman's head to control his posture.
Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Hartman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (10) vs (0) Wagner#T8#
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartman looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hartman controlling the pace for now. #T9##SUB#
Hartman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wagner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wagner shrugs it off.
Hartman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner is looking to get to half guard.
Hartman trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Hartman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartman is looking to work his way around to Wagner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hartman avoids the attempt from Wagner to control.
Hartman wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Wagner regains half guard.
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hartman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Hartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hartman wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wagner! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (13) vs (0) Wagner#SUB#
Hartman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12##SUB#
Hartman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wagner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Hartman's attempts to control the action.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartman mounts Wagner! Really nice guard pass there!
Wagner tries to hold on but Hartman pushes him away. #T13#
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hartman (16) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Hartman looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Hartman looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner just trying to survive but Hartman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wagner can't escape the position.
#T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Wagner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hartman gets his way!
Hartman controls the action.
Hartman is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hartman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner trying to control the position but Hartman manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartman takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
HFA 20
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Clott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartman attempts a counter takedown but Clott avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Clott gets caught napping as Hartman dives in and scores a takedown. Clott manages to retain guard.
Clott is trying to keep Hartman in close.
Hartman passes Clott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Hartman seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clott is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clott is trying to control but can't.
Clott tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartman. #T1#
Hartman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clott is looking for a sweep. Hartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clott trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hartman controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Hartman dives in and scores a takedown into Clott's guard.
Clott is trying to control the position but Hartman postures up.
Hartman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Clott is trying to control the position but Hartman postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clott missing with a left hand there. Hartman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Hartman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clott on his heels. He'll look to pass Clott's guard now, I'm sure.
Clott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hartman advances position into side control!
Hartman happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Hartman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartman controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clott misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Hartman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hartman showed some decent athleticism there.
Hartman is thwarting Clott's attempts to control the position.
Clott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman wants to pass the guard but Clott is defending well. #T1#
Clott tries to get to full guard but Hartman has control of the leg.
Hartman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Clott is defending against the submission attempts here by Hartman.
Clott is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clott is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clott manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hartman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartman happy to just control the position for now.
Hartman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clott for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Hartman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hartman working the ground and pound from side control.
Clott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hartman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clott trying to control but Hartman postures up.
Hartman stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hartman looks to land a strike but Clott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hartman is looking to work some ground and pound but Clott has wrist control.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hartman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clott can do to turn this around?
Clott throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Clott gets caught flat footed, as Hartman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hartman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hartman continues to stall.
Hartman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman postures up.
Hartman looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hartman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reece Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Clott tries to clinch there but Hartman circles away.
#TD#
Hartman scores with a takedown into Clott's guard.
Hartman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hartman's guard. #REVB#
Clott trying to control but Hartman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartman is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Hartman is looking to advance position but Clott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Hartman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hartman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartman has a hand on Clott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartman is desperately trying to improve his position but Clott has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartman is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hartman manages to control the position for a moment.
Hartman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hartman wants to control but Clott is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Hartman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hartman is controlling Clott's trapped leg to prevent Clott from advancing to side control.
Hartman is staying active underneath Clott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartman wants to get back to full guard.
Hartman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartman.
Bomba Clott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clott looking to sit in guard and control but Hartman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Hartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Hartman! |
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