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Event:
GFY 122 Jason Waterfalls
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Domino darts in and clinches Lilo Fan up against the ropes.
Domino is trying to pull guard but Lilo Fan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Lilo Fan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (2) vs (0) Domino
Lilo Fan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (0) Domino
Domino tries to buck Lilo Fan off but Lilo Fan is having none of it.#SUB#
Lilo Fan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Domino prevents Lilo Fan from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilo Fan trying to control the action but Domino is working from the bottom. #T1#
Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan postures up.#SUB#
Lilo Fan tries for a kimura but Domino is defending well.
Domino is being controlled here.
Domino can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lilo Fan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan postures up.
Domino is looking to regain half guard here but Lilo Fan keeps moving and retains side control.
Domino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (2) Domino
Lilo Fan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Domino jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (5) Domino#T3#
You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lilo Fan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lilo Fan is looking for a sweep.
Lilo Fan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Domino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB2#
Domino seems to be looking for submissions.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domino is working away from the top position though.
Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg.
Lilo Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Domino sits in half guard.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy.
Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Lilo Fan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lilo Fan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Domino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lilo Fan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lilo Fan is trying to keep Domino in close.
#T6##SUB#
Lilo Fan looking for subs off his back but Domino has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domino is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilo Fan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Domino is trying to control the action in half guard but Lilo Fan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Lilo Fan trying to control here.
Lilo Fan wants to improve his position but Domino is controlling well.
Lilo Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Domino sits in half guard.
Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg. #T8#
Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lilo Fan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Domino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lilo Fan tries to roll over but Domino keeps him under control.
Domino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (8) Domino
Domino tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away.
Lilo Fan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Domino content just to control the position here.
Lilo Fan is looking to improve his position but Domino isn't that keen on the idea.
Domino avoids the attempt from Lilo Fan to control.
Lilo Fan 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.
Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Domino trying to control but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lilo Fan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (7) vs (8) Domino
Lilo Fan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lilo Fan trying to control the action but Domino is working from the bottom.
Lilo Fan stalling. #T11##SUB#
Lilo Fan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lilo Fan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Domino is just riding it out for now. Lilo Fan eventually gives up the hold.
Lilo Fan is pressing down on Domino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domino is holding on for now. #T12#
Lilo Fan is trying to control. Domino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lilo Fan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (10) vs (8) Domino
Lilo Fan tries to control but Domino wriggling away.
Domino gets back to half guard.
Lilo Fan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Domino is refusing to be controlled, as Lilo Fan sits in half guard.
Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping busy.
Domino is positioning himself well to prevent Lilo Fan advancing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lilo Fan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (13) vs (8) Domino
Domino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Lilo Fan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Domino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lilo Fan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lilo Fan stopping the sweep attempt from Domino.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domino is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilo Fan takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Hard Core Lilo Fan retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Hard Core Lilo Fan 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:
GFY 121 2 I'm big in Japan
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 51 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Domino won't allow it.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domino walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Domino scores with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Domino
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanma holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Domino's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (2) Domino
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino is trying to keep Hanma in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanma passes Domino's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hanma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Domino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanma.
Hanma wants to control but Domino is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hanma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanma not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Domino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Domino has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Domino trying to control from the bottom.
Domino might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Domino wants to control but Hanma passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (2) Domino
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domino keeps working.
Domino can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to get an arm triangle but Domino is defending well. #T3#
Hanma trying to control the action but Domino is working from the bottom.
Domino is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hanma is working to tighten his grip on Domino's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Domino has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hanma is really squeezing tight and eventually Domino passes out! Hanma breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baki Hanma!
A very excited looking Baki Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GFY 121 Belts are for suckers
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Domino sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sousa trying to work for an americana but Domino has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Domino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sousa passes Domino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Domino is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Sousa 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.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Domino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino won't allow Sousa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sousa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Domino as he works his way to full guard.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Domino keeps moving.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domino is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sousa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (5) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Domino, who protects the arm well.
Domino tries to control but Sousa manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (8) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #SUB#
Sousa looking to break Domino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Domino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sousa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Domino showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Sousa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Domino has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sousa working for a choke but Domino is defending well. #SUB#
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Sousa. #T5##SUB#
Sousa is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sousa tightening his grip on Domino, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sousa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Domino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sousa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #T6##SUB#
Sousa is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
I really don't envy Domino right now.
#SUB#
Sousa has got his arm under Domino's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Domino has spun round into Sousa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (2) Domino
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Sousa looking to control.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa has his feet on Domino's thighs here. He's pushed Domino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sousa!
After winning the bout, Alex Sousa 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:
GFY 119 Grand Canyon is mid
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sousa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sousa (4) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Domino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Sousa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 118 Green Sunny and Free
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Abner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Abner jumps guard.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Domino is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Domino has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Domino's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Domino
Domino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Abner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abner continues to stall.#SUB#
Abner drops back looking for a leg! Domino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Domino manages to kick Abner off! Abner jumps back into Domino's guard.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Domino is retaining full guard. #T2#
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Domino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abner trying to control but Domino is working from the bottom.
Domino trying to control the position.
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
Abner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Domino is trying to control but can't.
Domino is looking to improve his position.
Abner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Domino
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Abner working for a guillotine from mount but Domino is in no mood to give up.
Domino is trying to escape the mount.
#T4##SUB#
Abner looking to secure an arm triangle but Domino defends it well.
Abner controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Abner wants to finish this one by submission but Domino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Abner.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Abner fails to move to back control.
Abner is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Domino is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (8) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
Abner biding his time, looking for the opening.
Abner'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.#T6##SUB#
Domino showing good submission defense here.
Domino is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Domino right now.
Domino trying to control the hands but Abner breaks the grip.
Domino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Abner off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abner controlling the position well here. Domino rolled but Abner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Abner is looking to control Domino but Domino is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Domino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Domino is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.
Abner gets his hands free as Domino looks to control. #T8##SUB#
Abner tightening his grip on Domino, looking for the choke.
Abner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Domino's body.
Abner not allowing Domino to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9##SUB#
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
#SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.
Abner has the hooks in. Domino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
I would not like to be Domino right now.
#SUB#
Abner working for the choke.
Abner has good solid back control here.
Domino tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Domino.
Abner is looking to control Domino but Domino is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11##SUB#
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well.
Domino trying to control the hands but Abner won't let him. #SUB#
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Abner.
Abner is hanging on to Domino's back as he tries to escape.
#T12##SUB#
Abner looking to break Domino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Domino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Abner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13##SUB#
Domino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Domino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Abner.
Domino wants to control his opponent's hands but Abner gets his hands free. #T14#
Abner biding his time, controlling Domino.
Abner trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Abner looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abner working for the choke.
Domino tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Uncle Abner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 117 Blood from a stone
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener rushes Domino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gardener is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gardener is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gardener wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardener is trying to drag Domino to the mat but Domino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Gardener jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener pulls Domino in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener is trying to keep Domino in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Domino
Domino wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener continues to stall.#T2#
Gardener passes Domino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gardener controlling the action here.
Gardener'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.
Domino is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Domino is doing well to control the position and prevent Gardener from advancing to side control.
Domino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Domino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener is pressing down on Domino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domino is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.
Domino is looking to control Gardener's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Domino avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Domino is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener trying to mount his opponent but Domino defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Gardener works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Domino
Gardener controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Gardener.
More hug and hope from Gardener.
Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Domino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gardener is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gardener.
Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling from mount. #T6#
Domino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Domino working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Domino is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener controlling his opponent. #T9#
Gardener tries to control but Domino wriggling away.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Domino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Domino tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Domino tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Domino wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T12#
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Domino wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Domino is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener controlling from mount. #T14#
Domino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kael Gardener thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 116 Heart made of neon
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kurtanidze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Domino
Kurtanidze passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Kurtanidze has control of Domino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Domino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Domino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kurtanidze swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
GFY 115 i love your skin!
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Johnny Domino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 145 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Domino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pancake tries to avoid it but Domino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pancake to the ground. Pancake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Domino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pancake or perhaps it was just good defense by Domino, which made it look bad.
Domino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pancake manages to circle out of the way.
Domino stuffs the takedown attempt from Pancake. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Nice sprawl there from Domino as Pancake shoots in.
Pancake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domino stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Pancake with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Domino clinches up with Pancake and pushes him back against the ropes.
Domino jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Domino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancake prevents it.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Domino to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Domino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pancake to keep the fight standing.
Pancake looking for a takedown.
Domino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pancake pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Pancake has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Domino regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Domino (0) vs (2) Pancake#SUB#
Domino has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pancake 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 Domino. Score +3 for passing guard: Domino (0) vs (5) Pancake
Domino is trying to work for a sweep but Pancake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Domino (0) vs (7) Pancake
Domino is just holding on here. Pancake manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Domino (0) vs (10) Pancake#T2#
Pancake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Domino trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him.
Pancake is hanging on to Domino's back as he tries to escape.
Pancake trying to control momentarily.
Pancake keeps control of the position as Domino tries to break free.
#T3#
Pancake not allowing Domino to control his hands.
Domino is holding onto Pancake's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4#
Pancake trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Domino tries to escape but Pancake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Pancake wants to control but Domino is keeping busy.
Domino wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pancake working for the choke.
Pancake is not going to allow Domino to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Domino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pancake looks winded!#SUB2#
Pancake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Domino knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Domino for a finish. #T6#
Domino wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pancake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Domino has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pancake struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7#
Domino trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him.
Pancake trying to control momentarily.
Domino trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pancake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8##SUB2#
Pancake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Domino wants to escape the position.
Pancake gets his hands free as Domino looks to control.
Domino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Pancake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Domino just looking to survive in the bad position. #T9#
Pancake keeps control of the position as Domino tries to break free.
Domino is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Pancake not allowing Domino to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Domino can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Pancake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Domino is defending well though. Pancake let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Pancake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11#
Domino trying to control the hands but Pancake breaks the grip.
Domino is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pancake keeps control of the position as Domino tries to break free.
#T12#
Despite being in a bad position, Domino is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Domino tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pancake has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Domino is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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