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Event:
Grappling Hype -20-
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Jackson#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Hart prevents Jackson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Hart is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hart pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is working for an americana but Jackson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hart was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Hart up and slammed him! Hart can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Jackson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it. #SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.#SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Hart keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hart. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Jackson#T6##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #T7#
Hart tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#T8##SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jackson is tapping! Great win for Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Hart!
After winning the bout, Kevin Hart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grumblegut.#TD#
Grumblegut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hart was covering up waiting for the punch and Grumblegut finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Hart#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Grumblegut pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grumblegut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart can't keep his opponent in guard - Grumblegut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T2##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Grumblegut uses his free foot to push down on Hart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hart. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (5) vs (0) Hart#SUB#
Grumblegut has control of Hart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to finish this one by submission but Hart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine from mount but Hart is having none of it. #SUB#
Grumblegut working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T5##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Grumblegut prevents Hart from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hart sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grumblegut pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T9##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a kimura here. Hart looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grumblegut wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Hart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Short manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Hart won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Hart passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but Short turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Short. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (2) Short#T2##SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Hart on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (5) Short
Hart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Short takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Hart tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Hart has a hand on Short's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Short takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (8) Short
Hart can't escape the position.
Hart tries to improve his position but instead Short has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (11) Short
Short controlling well, preventing Hart from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Short is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Short has the hooks in. Hart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hart breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (11) Short#T4##SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Short manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hart has Short in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (13) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Short wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Short content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle here but Short uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (9) vs (16) Short
Short trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
Hart is trying to improve his position.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart tries to improve position but can't.
Short trying to control the position but Hart is working away. #SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Short presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (9) vs (18) Short
Short prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Short's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Hart can't escape the position.
Short looking to control but Hart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hart to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hart (9) vs (21) Short
Short is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Hart right now.
Short doesn't have the hooks in and Hart manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (11) vs (21) Short#SUB2#
Hart lying in Short's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Short decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hart taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Short!
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grubbins fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grubbins on his heels. He'll look to pass Grubbins's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Grubbins#SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grubbins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Grubbins
Grubbins trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grubbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grubbins has passed into half guard!
Hart tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart moves into full guard.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grubbins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle here but Grubbins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Grubbins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart tries to bench press Grubbins off him but Grubbins keeps the position. #SUB2#
Grubbins is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well. #SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Hart is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hart has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grubbins doesn't defend quickly enough and Hart has managed to lock this one up! Can Grubbins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hart on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Mann
Mann wants to control but Hart postures up.#SUB#
Hart tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well. #SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Mann! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hart gets full guard.#SUB#
Hart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (5) Mann
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (4) vs (7) Mann
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (10) Mann
Hart tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mann! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hart has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyric Mann!
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Macallan
Hart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan gets back to full guard.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Macallan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Macallan is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (8) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macallan is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Macallan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.#SUB#
Hart wants to finish this one by submission but Macallan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hart.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Macallan 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.
Macallan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Macallan tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macallan is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Macallan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Macallan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macallan manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Macallan's guard. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macallan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Macallan's legs - danger averted.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macallan's guard. #T10##SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macallan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB2#
Macallan has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (11) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart. #SUB#
Hart has hold of Macallan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macallan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macallan shrugs it off. #T12#
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart 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.
#SUB2#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kevin Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dobbie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dobbie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobbie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Dobbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobbie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Hart
Hart wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dobbie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Dobbie gets full guard.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobbie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dobbie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobbie is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
Dobbie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Dobbie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobbie manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Dobbie's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but Dobbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#T7##SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Dobbie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie won't allow Hart to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dobbie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Dobbie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Dobbie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Hart is now in Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Junior
Hart regains half guard.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Junior has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Junior
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
Hart working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Junior content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
Junior forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hart (2) vs (11) Junior
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (11) Junior
Hart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (11) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Junior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (13) Junior#T3##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Junior moves into full mount! Hart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (16) Junior
Hart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Hart has given up his back here. Will Junior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (19) Junior
Hart tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior controlling the position well here. Hart rolled but Junior kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hart is in bad spot here.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (19) Junior#T6#
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (12) vs (19) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (12) vs (21) Junior
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart pushes a forearm under Junior's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Junior is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A very excited looking Kevin Hart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kramer gets caught napping as Hart dives in and scores a takedown. Kramer manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Kramer
Hart wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#T5#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#T7#
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!#T9##SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #T10#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kramer frees his head nicely. Oh but Hart has switched to an armbar! Kramer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A victorious Kevin Hart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Hart
Grippy trying to control here.
Hart not doing much here.
Grippy keeping hold of Hart's head, controlling as best he can.
Hart wants to take a breather but Grippy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grippy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hart is tapping! Great win for Grippy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nano Grippy!
A victorious Nano Grippy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hart showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Guy#SUB2#
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Hart slows the pace down in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Hart trying to control the pace. #T1#
Guy is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hart postures up.
#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hart looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Guy looking to control.
#SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hart is aware though and is defending well.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart controlling from the top position.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Hart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hart postures up.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guy keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hart stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Hart pushes his legs off easily.
Hart controlling from the top position. #T5##SUB2#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
Hart stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position.
Hart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hart.#SUB2#
Guy has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Hart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Guy managing to control the position.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guy trying to control the position.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guy looking to control.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Hart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #T9#
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hart continues to hold on tight.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #T11#
Hart controlling the position.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart trying to control the position here.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart is pulling down on Guy's head. It's preventing any offense from Guy, at least for the moment.
Guy trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guy looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Guy pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hart controlling the position well.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Guy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it. #T13#
Hart tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
Hart trying to control here.
Guy is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Guy is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Guy trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Guy
Hart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy is trying to control here but Hart has managed to regain half guard.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luca Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hart drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Lawson
Lawson is trying to keep Hart in close.
Hart passes into half guard.
Hart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hart uses his free foot to push down on Lawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawson. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Lawson
Lawson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hart (8) vs (0) Lawson
Hart controlling the position well here. Lawson rolled but Hart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Hart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hart gets his hands free as Lawson looks to control.
Hart has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lawson's body.
Further stalling from Hart.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hart is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4##SUB#
Hart working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lawson is doing well to defend. Hart seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lawson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Hart! |
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