Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Strdoza

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 32 wins and 36 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 26 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strdoza won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Strdoza trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Garcia trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strdoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza preventing the sweep.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza 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. #T2#
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia has Strdoza pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcia continues to stall.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza preventing the sweep. #T3#
Strdoza trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Strdoza off! Strdoza jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia has his hands on Strdoza's head, controlling the position.
Strdoza trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #T4#
Strdoza postures up.
Strdoza being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strdoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia working a defensive guard here. #T5##SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Strdoza off! Strdoza jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strdoza stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Strdoza
Strdoza advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (5) Strdoza
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcia tries to roll over but Strdoza keeps him under control.
Strdoza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (8) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strdoza. #T6#
Strdoza trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia wants to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia tries to hold on but Strdoza pushes him away. #T7##SUB2#
Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strdoza.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Strdoza's attempts to control the action.
Strdoza fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Strdoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strdoza trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Strdoza keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half 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.
Garcia controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Strdoza is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strdoza is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Strdoza wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it. #SUB2#
Strdoza 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.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strdoza is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Strdoza keeps him under control.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Strdoza advancing to mount.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Strdoza wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Strdoza in close.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia trying to control the position. #T11#
Strdoza advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (11) Strdoza
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia is not content to let Strdoza control the position.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia struggling a bit here.#T12#
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strdoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strdoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well. #T13#
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is trying to control Strdoza's posture but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (13) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garcia is trying to control Strdoza's posture but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza laying and praying for a moment but Garcia takes advantage and regains half guard. #T14#
Garcia is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strdoza prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strdoza is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strdoza wins on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

Event: GFY 94 - I should buy flowers
Date: Nov 22, 2024

175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
36 yrs
219 lbs

Singleton

Event: GFY 94 - I should buy flowers
Date: Nov 22, 2024

190 cm
28 yrs
219 lbs

182 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

Shart

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 80 wins and 26 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shart.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Gardener
Gardener tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Shart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gardener is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardener, who protects the arm well.
Gardener tries to bench press Shart off him but Shart keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart working away.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Shart dominates the positioning.
Gardener has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener is still trying to improve position.
Shart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
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 is not content to let Shart control the position.
Shart taking a breather here.
Gardener is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it.
Gardener is not content to let Shart control the position.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shart taking a breather here.
Shart advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (6) vs (0) Gardener
Shart trying to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Gardener is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Shart is really struggling to control Gardener but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
Shart controlling the pace for now.
Gardener gets back to half guard.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardener trying to control here.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardener is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shart's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (6) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shart.
Shart is in bad spot here.
Shart is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gardener. #T5#
Gardener struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gardener controlling well, preventing Shart from escaping the position.
Shart prevents Gardener from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Shart right now.
Shart biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Shart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here. #T6#
Gardener slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shart staying busy and making it hard for Gardener to control.
I really don't envy Shart right now.
Shart staying busy and making it hard for Gardener to control.
Shart breaks Gardener's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (8) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Shart being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Shart wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Shart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gardener is refusing to be controlled, as Shart sits in half guard.
Shart controlling the action here.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg. #T8#
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Shart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (11) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener wants to control but Shart is having none of it.#SUB#
Shart has control of Gardener's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gardener regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Gardener sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Shart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Shart wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardener trying to control here.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Shart is trying to control. Gardener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart is taking a breather. Gardener says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gardener moves into full guard.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Gardener is trying to keep Shart in close. #T11#
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener is trying to hold Shart in close to prevent damage but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardener wants to control the action here but instead Shart manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (14) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #SUB#
Shart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gardener is surviving well by controlling Shart's body position as best he can.
Shart controlling the pace for now.
Shart looking to control but Gardener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Gardener controls the position.
Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
Shart trying to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener gets back to half guard.
Shart is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shart is working for a submission of some sort.
Gardener is looking to improve his position. #T13#
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Shart trying to control the action but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Shart prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Shart is keen to just control but Gardener is a slippery customer.#T14##SUB#
Shart 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.
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart controlling the action here.
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GFY 93 - The Doorbell of Love
Date: Nov 18, 2024

150 cm
27 yrs
156 lbs

175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Hole

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 58 wins and 25 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hole gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (4) vs (0) Hanma
Hole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hanma's legs.
Hanma wants to control but Hole postures up.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hole is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Well, if Hole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Hanma is concentrating on defense, preventing Hole from advancing position.
Hanma is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanma wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hanma wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
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.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily. #T4#
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole'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.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Further stalling from Hole.
Hole forces his way into half guard.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanma!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (7) vs (0) Hanma#T6#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Hole wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanma shrugs it off.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hanma reaches up and holds on to Hole to control the position.
Hanma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanma is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma trying to control here.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Hanma defends the submission attempt.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hanma is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma won't allow Hole to pass to mount.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Hole is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T10#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma trying to control here.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanma trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanma is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hanma is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole moves into full mount! Hanma won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (10) vs (0) Hanma
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole wants to control the action but instead Hanma gets a body lock and reverses into Hole's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (2) Hanma#T12#
Hole has control of Hanma's left arm, preventing Hanma from doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hanma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole working a defensive guard but Hanma passes into half guard.
Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hole actively working from the bottom here.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Hanma is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanma is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hanma prevents Hole from improving his position.
Hole gets full guard.#T14#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole looking to control.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Jackson Hole retains his super heavyweight title!
Jackson Hole gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GFY 93 - The Doorbell of Love
Date: Nov 18, 2024

170 cm
23 yrs
137 lbs

190 cm
37 yrs
233 lbs

Crazy Horse

Event: GFY 93 - The Doorbell of Love
Date: Nov 18, 2024

182 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

170 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Hughes

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 8 wins and 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 53 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the ropes.
Gardener has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hughes after a bit of a struggle.
Gardener goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it. #TD2#
Hughes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gardener regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Hughes
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 (2) Hughes
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardener defends well.
Gardener trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener postures up. #SUB2#
Hughes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gardener is defending well. Hughes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gardener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hughes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes!

Event: GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024

165 cm
32 yrs
154 lbs

175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Okoroji

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanma swivels and escapes.#TD#
Okoroji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanma quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (0) Hanma
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.
Hanma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanma trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji not doing much here. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is controlling Okoroji's trapped leg to prevent Okoroji from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanma trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Okoroji is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanma manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Hanma looking for a triangle here. Okoroji is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Okoroji is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024

170 cm
23 yrs
137 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
219 lbs

Shart

Event: GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024

182 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

197 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

Fontaine

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 7 wins and 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 24 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener has managed to clinch.
Gardener is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fontaine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gardener gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Gardener successfully pulls guard.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in close to his closed guard and prevents Fontaine from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine advances to half guard.
Fontaine controlling the action here.
Gardener trying to control here.
Gardener is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Fontaine trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontaine is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontaine is one step ahead there.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in to control the position. #T3#
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Fontaine trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fontaine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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) Fontaine
Fontaine has Gardener pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Fontaine has his foot on Gardener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardener works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Gardener is fighting to break Fontaine's control of his arms but Fontaine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Gardener slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fontaine has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine managing to control the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #T7#
Gardener sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fontaine's guard.
Fontaine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fontaine trying to control the position.
Gardener pushing down on Fontaine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fontaine trying to control here.
Gardener works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Fontaine
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
Gardener takes a little break here. Fontaine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Gardener trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gardener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardener is thwarting Fontaine's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Fontaine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardener's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardener's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (5) vs (4) Fontaine
Gardener wants to escape the position.
Gardener manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fontaine's guard. Nice work there by Gardener.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Gardener is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine trying to control the position. #T10#
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fontaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener is one step ahead there.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardener's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass. #T12#
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fontaine controlling from the top position.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fontaine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine has his hands on Gardener's head, controlling the position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily. #T14#
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Fontaine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Fontaine is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener controlling Fontaine's posture.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine is pushing down on Gardener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardener is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control.
Gardener moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontaine preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hideki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fadda Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Hideki misses with a body kick.
Fadda Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Hideki misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hideki.
Hideki flicks out a counter leg kick but Fadda Jr steps away.
Hideki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.#TD#
Fadda Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hideki kicks off Fadda Jr and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hideki tries to bum rush Fadda Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Hideki.
Fadda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hideki. #T1#
Hideki dips to his left and cracks Fadda Jr with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with an outside leg kick.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hideki - that will leave a mark!
Hideki drops his hands momentarily and Fadda Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fadda Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Hideki.
Fadda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadda Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fadda Jr staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Fadda Jr misses the body punch
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadda Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadda Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hideki should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hideki.
Hideki throws a jab but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hideki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fadda Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Fadda Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
It seemed like Hideki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hideki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hideki connects with a leg kick.
Hideki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hideki blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideki throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Hideki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Fadda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hideki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Nagatsuki Hideki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadda Jr connects with the punch.
Fadda Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki lunges at Fadda Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadda Jr's hand.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Fadda Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Fadda Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hideki misses with a body kick. #T4#
Hideki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hideki lands a leg kick that knocks Fadda Jr off balance momentarily.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Hideki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fadda Jr.
Hideki defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hideki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hideki jabs Fadda Jr right on the nose. Fadda Jr blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hideki as he connects with a hook.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Hideki misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hideki misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Fadda Jr. That snapped Hideki's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nagatsuki Hideki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fadda Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fadda Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Hideki misses.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Hideki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Nice shot lands for Fadda Jr.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Nice jab there from Hideki.
Hideki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Hideki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Fadda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hideki scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good shot there by Hideki.
Fadda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Fadda Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hideki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fadda Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hideki.
Hideki blocks a jab.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Fadda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hideki throws a lazy right hand but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Hideki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hideki slips under a jab.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hideki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadda Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hideki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.#T2#
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hideki.
Fadda Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fadda Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki with a nice calf kick.
Hideki moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hideki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fadda Jr. #TD#
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hideki's half guard.
Hideki wants to control but Fadda Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hideki is looking for a sweep. Fadda Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fadda Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Fadda Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Hideki is holding on to half guard well.
Fadda Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fadda Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fadda Jr prevents Hideki from improving his position.
Hideki has his hands clasped together around Fadda Jr's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Fadda Jr is looking for a kimura but Hideki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fadda Jr to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fadda Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hideki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hideki is looking for a sweep. Fadda Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Hideki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hideki is looking for a sweep. Fadda Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hideki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hideki.
Hideki is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadda Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hideki trying to keep a closed guard but Fadda Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadda Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oswaldo Fadda Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hideki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki looks for the body kick but Fadda Jr saw that one coming.
Hideki throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Hideki throws a jab when Fadda Jr was well out of range.
Hideki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fadda Jr fails with the takedown.
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hideki under the eye.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hideki.
Hideki feints and then cracks Fadda Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fadda Jr down.
Fadda Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Hideki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.#T1#
Hideki slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Hideki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hideki cracks Fadda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hideki. That's going to slow Fadda Jr down.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Hideki moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadda Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hideki defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hideki swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Fadda Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Fadda Jr tries for a takedown but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Hideki feints a counter leg kick.
Fadda Jr scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Fadda Jr misses
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
Hideki staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Fadda Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hideki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fadda Jr momentarily.
Hideki works Fadda Jr's body with a nice hook.
Fadda Jr walks into a jab.
Hideki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fadda Jr.
Hideki with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Hideki strikes.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hideki connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Fadda Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hideki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Fadda Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideki staying out of range there.
Hideki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Fadda Jr lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadda Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hideki.
Hideki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fadda Jr in his tracks.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Hideki slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hideki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hideki works over Fadda Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Fadda Jr shoots in and drives through. Hideki sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagatsuki Hideki really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Fadda Jr misses the body punch
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Hideki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hideki throws a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head but Fadda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fadda Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hideki.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Fadda Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Hideki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fadda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hideki.
A big left from Fadda Jr misses.
Hideki stuffs the takedown attempt from Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fadda Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hideki with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki. #T1#
Fadda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Hideki lands a glancing blow to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Fadda Jr throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki cracks a nice hook into Fadda Jr's ribs.
Hideki slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Hideki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hideki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hideki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hideki slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.#T2#
Fadda Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideki at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hideki misses the target.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Hideki moved out of range nicely.
Hideki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Hideki cracks Fadda Jr with a good jab.
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands the left hand.
Fadda Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Fadda Jr there.
Fadda Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki scores with a jab. Fadda Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Fadda Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
A little feinted left hand from Fadda Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fadda Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fadda Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
A quick step to the side and Fadda Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fadda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Fadda Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hideki.
Jab by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Hideki throws a hook but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Hideki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Hideki tried to score with a low kick but Fadda Jr checks it.
Donk. Fadda Jr catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki takes one to the chin there.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadda Jr fails with the takedown
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadda Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagatsuki Hideki dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Hideki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadda Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Hideki throws a looping overhand right but Fadda Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Hideki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Hideki misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fadda Jr's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Fadda Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fadda Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hideki. Hideki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hideki throws a shot from downtown. Fadda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hideki defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Hideki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fadda Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hideki.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki. #TD#
Fadda Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Hideki gets full guard.#T2#
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hideki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hideki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hideki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hideki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hideki, not yet.
Fadda Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fadda Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hideki wants to stand up but Fadda Jr is controlling him.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Hideki is working from the bottom.
Hideki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Hideki controlling the position.
Fadda Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hideki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fadda Jr lands with a straight right. Hideki didn't see that one coming.
Hideki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadda Jr. That did some damage!
Hideki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hideki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Fadda Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hideki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hideki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Hideki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Fadda Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fadda Jr with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hideki there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
I think Hideki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nagatsuki Hideki!
Nagatsuki Hideki is the new welterweight champion!
Nagatsuki Hideki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C359: Cheese vs Walton
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benny tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock wants to control but Benny is keeping him busy.
Babcock working the head with strikes.
Benny wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Benny tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Benny down.
Benny is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Babcock has hold of Benny's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Benny tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Babcock cranks the arm and Benny screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Benny, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Hanselman ducks down to avoid it.
Hanselman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Hanselman tries to move into range but Sprintin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanselman lands a jab to Sprintin's midsection.
Hanselman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanselman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanselman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sprintin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanselman lands with a nice combination. Sprintin backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanselman staying out of range there.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprintin.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sprintin avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hanselman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sprintin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprintin lands with a straight right. Hanselman didn't see that one coming.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
Hanselman cracks Sprintin with an open hand slap.
Hanselman misses with a looping left.
Hanselman with a poor takedown
letting Sprintin counter with a right hand.
Sprintin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanselman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sprintin connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Hanselman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Sprintin finds it's target.#T2#
Hanselman swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprintin lands a jab to the head.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprintin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprintin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sprintin scores with a jab to the body.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Sprintin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanselman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanselman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanselman throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Sprintin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanselman toppling to the canvas! Hanselman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sprintin finish him?!#ROC2#Hanselman is rocked!
Hanselman tries to bum rush Sprintin with a series of wild strikes but Sprintin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprintin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Hanselman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanselman digs a good body shot into Sprintin's ribs.
Hanselman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanselman scores with a nice right hand.
Hanselman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin rattles Hanselman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hanselman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Sprintin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hanselman stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Sprintin!
A very excited looking Phil Sprintin 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024

176 cm
18 yrs
159 lbs

177 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Sakamoto

Shioda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shioda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Shioda moves into the clinch.
Shioda is trying to pull guard but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Sakamoto pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Shioda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Shioda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sakamoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shioda stacks Sakamoto 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 Shioda!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakamoto (0) vs (3) Shioda
Sakamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakamoto (0) vs (5) Shioda
Shioda controlling from mount. #T1#
Sakamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Sakamoto tries to improve his position but instead Shioda has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sakamoto (0) vs (8) Shioda#SUB2#
Shioda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakamoto is defending well though. Shioda let's go of the attempt for now.
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Shioda controls the position.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Shioda just sinks the hooks in.
Sakamoto is in bad spot here.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Shioda has good solid back control here.
Sakamoto just trying to survive but Shioda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shioda is hanging on to Sakamoto's back as he tries to escape.
Shioda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto trying to control the hands but Shioda breaks the grip.
Sakamoto can't escape the position. #T3#
Shioda tries to get the hooks in deep but Sakamoto pushed the leg off.
Shioda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sakamoto trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shioda biding his time, controlling Sakamoto.
Shioda trying to control.
Sakamoto tries to escape the position. #T4#
Sakamoto trying to control but not successfully.
Sakamoto tries to break free.
Shioda doesn't have the hooks in and Sakamoto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (2) vs (8) Shioda
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shioda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakamoto is fighting to break Shioda's control of his arms but Shioda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shioda is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Sakamoto trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Shioda looking for a sweep. Not yet Shioda, not yet.
Shioda pulls Sakamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Shioda is keeping the position.
Shioda is pulling down on Sakamoto's head to control his posture.
Shioda working a defensive guard here. #T6##SUB2#
Shioda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Shioda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shioda is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom. #T7#
Shioda controls Sakamoto momentarily but Sakamoto frees himself.
Shioda trying to control the position here.
Sakamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Shioda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shioda is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (2) vs (10) Shioda#SUB#
Sakamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Shioda to get to half guard.
Sakamoto has a hand on Shioda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shioda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakamoto (2) vs (13) Shioda#T8#
Shioda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shioda fails to take his opponent's back.
Sakamoto is squirming around, avoiding Shioda's attempts to control the action.
Shioda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sakamoto to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sakamoto (2) vs (16) Shioda
Shioda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sakamoto's body.
Will Shioda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T9#
Shioda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakamoto rolls, trying to escape but Shioda keeps control of the position.
Sakamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Shioda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sakamoto's body.
Shioda is hanging on to Sakamoto's back as he tries to escape. #T10#
Shioda keeps control of the position easily here as Sakamoto tries to buck him off.
Shioda tries to get the hooks in deep but Sakamoto pushed the leg off.
Sakamoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Sakamoto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shioda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Sakamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shioda's guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (4) vs (16) Shioda
Shioda controls Sakamoto momentarily but Sakamoto frees himself.
Sakamoto trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is really struggling to control Shioda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sakamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Shioda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (4) vs (18) Shioda#SUB#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shioda uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakamoto (4) vs (21) Shioda#T12#
Shioda works to advance to full mount. Sakamoto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakamoto (4) vs (23) Shioda
Sakamoto tries to improve his position but instead Shioda has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sakamoto (4) vs (26) Shioda
Sakamoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Shioda looking for the choke from the back.
Sakamoto wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Shioda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sakamoto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sakamoto can't escape the position. #T13#
Sakamoto trying to control the hands but Shioda won't let him.
Sakamoto is really stuck here.
Shioda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shioda gets his hands free as Sakamoto looks to control.
Shioda keeps control of the position as Sakamoto tries to break free.
Sakamoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shioda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shioda wins on points by 26 to 4.
Gozo Shioda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Loco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siuta tries to counter by clinching up but Loco breaks away and moves out of range.
Siuta jabs Loco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loco misses with a lunging right hand
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loco digs a good hook to Siuta's body.
Siuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Loco misses with a left hand
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Xicko Loco has been cut.
Loco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loco throws a hook but Siuta blocks it.
Loco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco misses with a double jab
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Loco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Siuta takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Siuta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Loco controls his hands.
Loco lands with a light punch inside.
Siuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Loco misses with some punches.
Siuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Siuta.
Loco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Loco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
A right hand to the body from Siuta. #T2#
Loco blocking some punches.
Loco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loco misses with some punches.
A short left from Siuta.
Siuta lands a body punch.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Loco controls his hands.
Loco misses with a punch on the inside.
Siuta prevents a body shot from Loco.
A head punch on the inside from Loco fails to land.
Loco misses with a punch on the inside.
Loco misses with a punch on the inside.
Siuta lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loco.
Loco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siuta blocking some punches.
Loco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
Loco goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Loco working aggressively here.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Loco avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Siuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Loco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta tries a body shot but Loco blocks it.
Siuta prevents a body shot from Loco.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
Siuta tries to work over Loco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Siuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Loco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loco throws a head punch that misses.
Loco lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loco.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Loco.
Siuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Loco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loco throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Loco misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Siuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xicko Loco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Loco misses.
Jab from Siuta.
Siuta walks into a straight right hand from Loco.
Marek Siuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Siuta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loco's sensitive parts.
Loco cracks Siuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siuta cracks a nice hook into Loco's ribs.
Siuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loco thuds a left hand into Siuta's body.
A swing and a miss from Siuta.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xicko Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Loco scores with a three punch combo!
Siuta loads up on a big right hand but Loco slips the punch.
Loco misses the shot to the body.
Siuta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Siuta throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco thuds a left hand into Siuta's body.
Siuta throws a leg kick which misses Loco's front leg but catches the back leg as Loco tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loco, as that shot connected.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.
Siuta throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loco. #T2#
Siuta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loco misses with a looping left.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Siuta saw that one coming.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Loco throws a hook but Siuta avoids it easily.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loco.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Siuta throwing a counter right hand but Loco manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta missing with a left hand there. Loco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loco throws out a loose jab but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Loco jabs at Siuta's body.
Siuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loco moves away.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siuta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Loco misses with a lunging right hand
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Siuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
Siuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loco lands with an overhand left.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loco.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Siuta saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Loco misses the target. #T4#
Loco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loco stuns Siuta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loco swings widly with a right hand
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Loco misses with a hook
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Loco misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siuta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Loco to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco misses with a right hand
and Siuta counters with a left and a right that stings Loco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Siuta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xicko Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xicko Loco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Loco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siuta moves forwards but Loco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Loco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Loco misses.
Siuta moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Siuta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Loco scores with a four punch combination!
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Siuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Loco.
Siuta with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loco.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Loco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco slips a straight right by Siuta.
A leg kick checked by Loco.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Siuta.
Loco cracks Siuta with an open hand slap.
Siuta misses with an uppercut.
Loco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Loco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Siuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Loco's corner calls for a 1-2. Loco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
Loco throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Siuta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco misses with a punch on the inside.
Loco tries a body shot but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
Loco blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Siuta - that landed with a thud.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco lands with a left to the head.
Loco blocking some punches.
Loco works on Siuta's body with a couple of short punches.
Siuta scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loco misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loco gets through Siuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Loco as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Loco. #BC#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Siuta.
Siuta connects with an inside leg kick.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siuta has time to react.
A slow jab from Loco misses its intended target.
Loco misses with a looping left.
Siuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
Siuta slips under a jab.
Siuta is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Loco.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco scores with a decent looking hook.
Siuta lands a nice hook to Loco's body. Loco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siuta jabs Loco right on the nose. Loco blinks but takes it well.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Loco defending well as Siuta loads up on a big left hand.
Siuta lands a slapping body shot.
Loco throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
The crowd cheers as Siuta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loco doesn't seem phased though.
Loco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loco works Siuta's body with a nice hook.
Loco misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Xicko Loco just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Xicko Loco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Siuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco lands with an uppercut that bounces Siuta off the cage and back into range.
Siuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Siuta as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Siuta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loco tries a body shot but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek Siuta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loco misses with the head strike.
Loco tries to throw a body punch but Siuta avoids it by throwing Loco back against the cage.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short right from Siuta.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siuta blocking some punches.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loco.
Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Loco.
Still in the clinch, Siuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Loco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siutas head.
Loco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Siuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siuta gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Loco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loco lands with a nice body punch.
Loco misses with an uppercut
and Siuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loco throws a lazy uppercut
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siuta lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Loco.
Siuta slips a jab from Loco.#CL#
Siuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Loco misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta is working Loco over against the cage.
Loco lands a shoulder strike.
Siuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Loco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Loco.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Loco controls the action.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Siuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco swings wildly with an uppercut but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco can't find room to land a body shot as Siuta controls the action.
Loco tries to throw a body punch but Siuta avoids it by throwing Loco back against the cage.
Siuta prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Siuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
A short uppercut from Siuta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loco misses with the head strike.
Loco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loco misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta. #ROC#Loco is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Siuta finish him?
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Loco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Siuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Siuta had his way with Xicko Loco in that round.
The cut man is working on Xicko Loco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loco.
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Siuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Siuta moved out of range nicely.
Loco scores with a shot to the body.
Loco swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco swings widly with a right hand
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
Siuta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siuta moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Loco misses with a hook. Siuta ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Siuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siuta moves out of range as Loco strikes.#CL#
Siuta moves into range and clinches up with Loco.
Loco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Siuta lands with a short shot to the head.
Loco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
Loco throws a head punch that misses.
Loco misses with the head strike. #BC#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loco misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Siuta.
Siuta walks into a stiff left hand from Loco.#T2#
Siuta tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Siuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loco throws out the jab.
Siuta lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot.
Siuta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Loco.
Siuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Loco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta.
Siuta throwing a counter right hand but Loco manages to avoid it.
Loco misses with a hook
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body.
Siuta defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Siuta drops Loco with a naaaaasty hook - Loco is in real trouble here! Siuta dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Siuta!
Marek Siuta retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Marek Siuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit
Date: Nov 08, 2024

170 cm
23 yrs
137 lbs

170 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Hughes

Event: GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit
Date: Nov 08, 2024

182 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

180 cm
50 yrs
220 lbs

Dalton

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 6 wins and 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 50 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dalton gets tackled into the ropes by Gardener. Gardener maintains the clinch. #TD#
Gardener manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener looking to control.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Dalton#T4#
Dalton has Gardener pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Dalton
Gardener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dalton tries to buck Gardener off but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Gardener keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton wants to control but Gardener postures up.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Gardener trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position.
Gardener advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (7) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
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.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener controlling his opponent. #T7#
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Dalton wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (2) Dalton
Gardener pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.#T11#
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. #T12#
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton passes Gardener's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gardener is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardener is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (2) Dalton#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (4) Dalton
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
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 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Kael Gardener 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.

Event: GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit
Date: Nov 08, 2024

175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
55 yrs
145 lbs

Pancake

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 30 wins and 32 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 122 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Hanma as Pancake shoots in.
Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancake.#CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hanma decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pancake has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pancake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hanma is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (7) vs (0) Pancake
Hanma moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (10) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Hanma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pancake is trying to break free.
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.#T2##SUB#
Pancake showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Hanma working for a choke but Pancake is defending well. #SUB#
Hanma has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pancake is defending well but eventually Hanma manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pancake has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GFY 90 - Rim's cargo
Date: Nov 04, 2024

182 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

150 cm
27 yrs
156 lbs

Hole

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 6 wins and 17 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 25 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Gardener pulls guard successfully.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #T1#
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Hole#SUB2#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Hole is trying to keep Gardener in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.#T3#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener pushing down on Hole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but Hole defending well.
Gardener is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Hole is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Gardener controlling from the top position.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to control.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Hole#T7#
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (5) Hole
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gardener tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Hole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hole is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hole is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener is letting Hole control him for a moment. #T10#
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T11#
Hole taking a breather here.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardener has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Hole happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole trying to control the position but Gardener is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Gardener tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.#T13#
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gardener manages to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Hole gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GFY 90 - Rim's cargo
Date: Nov 04, 2024

175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

200 cm
19 yrs
270 lbs

Lilo Fan

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 29 wins and 32 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lilo Fan shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.#CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Lilo Fan.#TD2#
Lilo Fan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Hanma is pressing down on Lilo Fan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Lilo Fan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilo Fan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.
Lilo Fan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lilo Fan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Hanma trying to move into half guard but instead Lilo Fan has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Hanma is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan from controlling successfully.
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.#T1##SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lilo Fan defends it easily.
Lilo Fan won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #T2#
Hanma seems keen to control Lilo Fan's posture.
Hanma continues to stall.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilo Fan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Lilo Fan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lilo Fan has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Lilo Fan defends it easily.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hanma has control of Lilo Fan's left arm, preventing Lilo Fan from doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control the position.
Lilo Fan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lilo Fan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lilo Fan is fighting to break Hanma's control of his arms but Hanma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma is really struggling to control Lilo Fan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lilo Fan passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lilo Fan pulls his head out easily.
Lilo Fan is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanma.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lilo Fan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (4) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lilo Fan, not yet.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Lilo Fan keeps moving. #T6#
Hanma is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma passes into half guard.
Well, if Hanma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Lilo Fan is defending well. #T7#
Hanma is taking a breather. Lilo Fan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lilo Fan wants to improve his position but Hanma is controlling well. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lilo Fan trying to control from the bottom.
Lilo Fan gets back to full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilo Fan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
More hug and hope from Hanma.
Lilo Fan keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lilo Fan wants to hit a sweep here but Hanma passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lilo Fan there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (7) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Hanma looking to control but Lilo Fan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lilo Fan working to try and regain half guard.
Hanma controlling from mount. #T9#
Lilo Fan really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Hanma looking to secure an arm triangle but Lilo Fan defends it well.
Lilo Fan tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lilo Fan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanma controlling his opponent.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lilo Fan is looking to escape.
Lilo Fan can't escape the position. #T10#
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lilo Fan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away. #SUB#
Hanma goes for an armbar but Lilo Fan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lilo Fan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (7) vs (6) Lilo Fan
Hanma controls Lilo Fan momentarily but Lilo Fan frees himself. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T11#
Hanma pulls Lilo Fan in close to his closed guard and prevents Lilo Fan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hanma looking for a triangle here. Lilo Fan is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lilo Fan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GFY 90 - Rim's cargo
Date: Nov 04, 2024

170 cm
23 yrs
137 lbs

187 cm
22 yrs
197 lbs