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GFY 47 - hoot owls f chickens PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 27 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 26 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Nice sprawl there from The Flamingo as Loco shoots in.
The Flamingo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Flamingo wants it to stay on the feet.
The Flamingo wants to counter the offense by Loco and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
The Flamingo scores with a takedown into Loco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now.
The Flamingo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Loco looking for a guillotine here but The Flamingo defends easily.
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now.
The Flamingo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that The Flamingo 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.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo 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.
It looks like The Flamingo 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.#T3#
The Flamingo stands and throws Loco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The Flamingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco stops The Flamingo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Flamingo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (0) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Loco working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a guillotine from mount but Loco is in no mood to give up.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
The Flamingo wants to finish this one by submission but Loco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from The Flamingo.
Loco is trying to escape the mount.
Loco is breathing heavily.
The Flamingo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (10) The Flamingo
Loco wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
The Flamingo 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7##SUB2#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Flamingo biding his time, controlling Loco.
The Flamingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8##SUB2#
The Flamingo working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.
More stalling from The Flamingo.
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.#T9##SUB2#
The Flamingo looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Flamingo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Loco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Loco fending off the submission attempt from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo controls the position.#T10##SUB2#
Loco fending off the submission attempt from The Flamingo. #SUB2#
The Flamingo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The Flamingo has good solid back control here.
The Flamingo is continuing to stall.#T11##SUB2#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
The Flamingo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The Flamingo controls the action.#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back. #T12##SUB2#
The Flamingo is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for the choke but no joy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.#SUB2#
The Flamingo tightening his grip on Loco, looking for the choke. #T13#
The Flamingo controlling from the back.#T14##SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Loco trying to control the hands but The Flamingo breaks the grip. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The Flamingo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Loco's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Flamingo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Loco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Domingo The Flamingo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hestler looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
Hestler controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Fontaine has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hestler doesn't defend quickly enough and Fontaine has managed to lock this one up! Can Hestler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fontaine on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trip Fontaine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Trip Fontaine thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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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 21 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves away #TD#
and Strdoza counters with a single leg into guard. Kraag didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraag can't keep his opponent in guard - Strdoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Strdoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraag sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag trying to hold on to Strdoza's head to control him but Strdoza postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but Kraag defending well. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strdoza is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag is not content to let Strdoza control the position.#T2#
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Strdoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraag is staying active underneath Strdoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag wants to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strdoza content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Strdoza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kraag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kraag shrugs it off.
Strdoza wants to control the pace but Kraag is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Kraag frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Strdoza working for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is in no mood to give up.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Strdoza's attempts to control the action.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Strdoza moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (8) vs (0) Kraag
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Strdoza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kraag! Can he survive? No! He's out! Strdoza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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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 78 wins and 88 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner takes the fight into the clinch.
Pancake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pancake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pancake just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tobias Pancake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Abner.
Pancake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pancake walks away with a smile on his face. Abner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Pancake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abner is defending well.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake has him pressed against the ropes.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abner.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pancake gets underhooks to prevent Abner's takedown attempt.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Abner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pancake just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pancake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pancake forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pancake holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pancake smiles and moves away.
Abner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abner wants it to stay on the feet.
Pancake shoots in and drives through. Abner sprawls well.#CL2#
Abner has closed the distance and engaged Pancake in a clinch.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Abner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pancake to keep the fight standing.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pancake holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Pancake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake has him pressed against the ropes.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Abner won't allow it.
Pancake is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Abner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pancake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abner pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pancake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Pancake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pancake holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pancake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abner walks away with a smile on his face. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pancake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abner smiles and moves away.
#T5##CL2#
Abner pushes Pancake up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Abner to keep the fight standing.
Abner jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pancake holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner tries for a takedown but Pancake manages to get underhooks.
Pancake goes for a takedown attempt but Abner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Pancake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Abner#T6#
Abner trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake is really struggling to control Abner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abner is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB2#
Abner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abner actively working from the bottom here.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Abner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abner trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is looking to stall here but Abner recovers full guard.
Abner is pulling down on Pancake's head to control his posture. #T8#
Abner keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Abner has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Pancake trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Abner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Abner
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Abner is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
#T11#
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.
Pancake is not content to let Abner control the position.
Abner not doing much here.
#T12#
Pancake tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Abner.
Abner tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it. #T13#
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Abner has control of the leg.
Abner content to control rather than advance.
Pancake wants to control but Abner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
#T14#
Abner wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is looking to control Abner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Pancake tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.
Pancake is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abner in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Abner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Abner wins on points by 3 to 2.
Uncle Abner gave a mention to Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wiener forces Boxaaja back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Wiener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxaaja uses from the top position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boxaaja advances to half guard. #SUB#
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Wiener trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wiener is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard.
Wiener trying to control here.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wiener regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja preventing the sweep.
Boxaaja trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T3#
Boxaaja passes Wiener's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxaaja prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiener doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wiener is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiener avoid being mounted?
Wiener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wiener actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Wiener recovers full guard.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Wiener trying to control the position.
Wiener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boxaaja as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wiener screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boxaaja! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 9 wins and 12 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ceferino Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.#TD2#
Hanma pulls Garcia into guard.
Garcia controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hanma has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Garcia rolls with it to try and escape but Hanma cranks on the arm and Garcia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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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 77 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Everett wants to clinch.
Everett doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
#TD#
Dalton feints and as Everett raises his hands in defense, Dalton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Everett
Dalton won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Everett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pushing down on Everett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Everett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dalton seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.
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 uses his free foot to push down on Everett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Everett. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Everett
Dalton prevents Everett from getting the reversal.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Everett for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Everett is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Everett#T2#
Everett trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Everett.#T3#
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Dalton'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.
Dalton is hanging on to Everett's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Everett can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Everett right now.
#T5#
Dalton controls the position.
Everett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dalton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Further stalling from Dalton.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6#
Everett is in bad spot here.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Everett. #SUB#
Dalton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dalton controlling from the back.
Everett trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Everett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T8#
I really don't envy Everett right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9##T10##SUB#
Dalton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton is hanging on to Everett's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Everett rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB#
Dalton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Everett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Everett is trying to break free.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Everett's body.
I really don't envy Everett right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.#T12#
I really don't envy Everett right now.
Dalton 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.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Everett tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 36 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes 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.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowstrinski is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.#T1#
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hughes#T3#
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes 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.#SUB2#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Hughes#T4#
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snowstrinski holds on and takes a little breather.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up. #T5#
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Hughes is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Snowstrinski has a hand on Hughes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hughes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (7) Hughes#T6#
Hughes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Hughes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (2) vs (10) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snowstrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snowstrinski is trying to break free.
#T7#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hughes looking to break Snowstrinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snowstrinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hughes doesn't have the hooks in and Snowstrinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (10) Hughes
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hughes controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T8#
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (12) Hughes
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (12) Hughes
Well, if Snowstrinski 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.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Hughes wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes won't allow Snowstrinski to pass to mount.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here. #T10#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Hughes tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.#T11#
Snowstrinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (9) vs (12) Hughes
Snowstrinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Snowstrinski is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snowstrinski wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Snowstrinski's attempts to control the action.
Snowstrinski prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.#T13#
Snowstrinski content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snowstrinski content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape. #T14#
Snowstrinski controlling his opponent.
Hughes wants to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Snowstrinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Snowstrinski's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to control the position for a moment.
Snowstrinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 16 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shart 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.
Shart controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Shart is looking to improve his position.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole stalling. #SUB2#
Hole is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hole controlling the action here.#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Shart trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (5) Hole
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shart tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Shart gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (0) vs (7) Hole
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shart is looking to escape. #T3#
Shart wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole trying to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole tries to control but Shart wriggling away.
Hole prevents Shart from getting the reversal.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shart is looking to escape.
Shart tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Shart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Hole wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shart trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position.
Shart is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hole controlling the pace.
Shart is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shart avoid being mounted?
Shart is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Shart won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (10) Hole#T7#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Shart is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole wants to control the pace but Shart is squirming around nicely.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole wants to control but Shart has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Hole is taking a breather. Shart 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.#T8#
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
Shart trying to control from the bottom.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart moves into full guard.
Shart wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shart wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Shart manages to get to full guard.
Shart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Shart trying to control the position.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Shart 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.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12##SUB#
Shart 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. #SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #T13#
Shart pulls Hole in close to prevent any damage.
Shart is trying to keep Hole in close.
#SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shart has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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