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Event:
GFY 51 - Enough with the Dogs
Date: May 15, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 38 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hole scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Hole stalling.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski keeps trying to improve his position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#T1#
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Hole is controlling the pace.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.#SUB#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hole is taking a breather. Snowstrinski 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.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snowstrinski 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.
Hole is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control the pace. #T3#
Snowstrinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole postures up.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Snowstrinski pulls Hole in to control the position. #T5#
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole controlling from the top position. #T6#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Snowstrinski is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
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.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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: Hole (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to control the position.
#T11#
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T12#
Snowstrinski is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Snowstrinski is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole controlling the position.
Snowstrinski controlling from the top position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowstrinski is one step ahead there.
Snowstrinski 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.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
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.#T14#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 50 - 3 bottles no jacket
Date: May 12, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 18 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Hole or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hole.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hole.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Hole.
Hole is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.#TD#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his 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.
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 wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hole
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Hole controlling from the full 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.
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.#T3#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T4#
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Mason frees his head quite easily.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T6#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Mason wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Mason tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Mason tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hole has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole is continuing to stall.#T13##SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 3 to 0.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 49 - so many unkept lawns
Date: May 09, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hole wants to take the fight to the mat but Dalton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole wants to take the fight to the mat but Dalton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hole is working for takedown but Dalton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hole closes the distance and clinches up with Dalton, looking for a takedown. Hole pushes Dalton against the ropes but Dalton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dalton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hole's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Dalton
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hole controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Hole keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the position but Hole is working away.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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Hole being controlled for a moment.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton controls the position.
Hole is looking for a sweep.
Hole is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Dalton 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.
#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hole has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (8) Dalton
Hole controls the position for a moment.#T7#
Hole is being controlled here.
Dalton trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Hole is looking to reverse the position.
Hole is not content to let Dalton control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hole tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Hole is right now. #T8#
Dalton trying to control the position but Hole is working away.
Hole is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Hole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Hole is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Hole moves into full guard.
Hole is trying to keep Dalton in close.
#T9#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (8) Dalton
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T11#
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Dalton tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Dalton is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole postures up.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Hole wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (10) Dalton
Hole wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Dalton prevents Hole from improving his position.
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (13) Dalton
Hole tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Dalton trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hole is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFY 48 - I'll make this short
Date: May 06, 2024 |
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 89 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pancake to the mat! Pancake manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole 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.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Hole
Pancake wants to control but Hole postures up.
Hole just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pancake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (7) Hole
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling from mount.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Pancake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pancake is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T5##SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T6#
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.#T7##SUB2#
Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pancake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hole controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hole has control of Pancake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pancake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pancake manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8#
Pancake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (9) Hole
Hole controlling his opponent.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
More stalling from Hole.#T10#
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole controlling from mount. #T11#
Pancake tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Pancake is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancake defends it well.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
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.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pancake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 9 to 0.
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). |
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Event:
GFY 47 - hoot owls f chickens
Date: May 03, 2024 |
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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Event:
GFY 46 - N 2 just ahead of me
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
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 11 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hole uses from the top position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia controlling Hole's posture.
Garcia looking to control.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Hole
Hole controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole tries to move to mount but Garcia blocks the move with his legs.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia being controlled for a moment.
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.#T1#
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Hole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Garcia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (8) Hole
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia just holding on.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.#T4#
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (11) Hole
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T7#
More stalling from Hole.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Hole looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia regains half guard.
Hole stalling.
Garcia is concentrating on defense, preventing Hole from advancing position.
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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole 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 manages to get to full guard.
Garcia controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #T10#
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Hole is taking a breather. Garcia 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.#SUB2#
Hole looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11##SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Garcia is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there. #T13#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (14) Hole
Hole wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 14 to 0.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 45 - we are selling jam
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boxaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Hole
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
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.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Hole trying to control the position.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is controlling Boxaaja's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Hole#SUB#
Boxaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Hole 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. #T1#
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
Boxaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (2) Hole
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Boxaaja works a leg free and moves into 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.
Hole is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#T2#
Hole gets back to full guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole trying to control the position.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole is trying to keep Boxaaja in close.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole trying to control the position.
Boxaaja is looking to advance position but Hole has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (6) Hole
Boxaaja tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Hole is trying to control here but Boxaaja has managed to regain half guard.
Boxaaja is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Boxaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controlling the position well.
Boxaaja wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boxaaja is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hole prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole is pressing down on Boxaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxaaja is holding on for now.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Hole is keen to just control but Boxaaja is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hole 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.
Boxaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Boxaaja is defending the position.
Boxaaja trying to control here.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T8#
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Boxaaja trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole is looking to advance position but Boxaaja won't allow it.
Boxaaja trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T9#
Hole prevents Boxaaja from improving his position.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Boxaaja defends it.
Boxaaja trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Hole is thwarting Boxaaja's attempts to control the position.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole wants to take a breather but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB2#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boxaaja is looking to improve his position.
Hole passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (9) Hole
Boxaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Boxaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hole wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Hole prevents Boxaaja from getting the reversal.
Hole tries to control but Boxaaja wriggling away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Boxaaja is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Well,Boxaaja is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole looking to control but Boxaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boxaaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB2#
Hole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boxaaja turns into him and now he's in Hole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (9) Hole
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Hole thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 44 - I got a big cock
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and pushes Hole back into the ropes.#TD2#
Abner tightens his grip and picks Hole up, before dumping him to the ground. Hole manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Abner
Hole 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: Hole (2) vs (2) Abner
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Abner
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Abner 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.
Hole looking to control but Abner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Abner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Abner is squirming around nicely.
Abner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Abner is squirming around nicely.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abner is looking to escape.
Abner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Hole controlling his opponent.
Abner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole avoids the attempt from Abner to control.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is really struggling to control Abner but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abner is trying to improve his position.
Hole controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Abner is not content to let Hole control the position.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (7) vs (2) Abner
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Abner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#T5#
Hole continues to hold on tight.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abner is looking to escape.
Abner wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole wants to control the pace but Abner is squirming around nicely.
Abner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Abner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abner is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole looking to control but Abner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole controlling from mount.
Abner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abner tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#T7#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abner tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hole has control of Abner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Abner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole trying to control but Abner is having none of it.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole looking to control but Abner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abner is looking to escape.
Abner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Abner 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.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (7) vs (6) Abner
Abner trying to control.
Hole rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole won't allow Abner to pass to mount.
Abner is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole gets full guard.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abner is one step ahead there. #T10#
Abner wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #SUB#
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hole looking to control.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Abner is proving a slippery customer.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (9) vs (6) Abner#SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abner controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Hole passes into half guard.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T13#
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abner 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.#SUB#
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Abner is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Abner trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Abner tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole is thwarting Abner's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole not doing much here.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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. |
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Event:
GFY 42 - When shirts get tight
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 9 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wiener sprawls well initially but Hole persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wiener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Wiener defending well.
Wiener is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole is looking to pass Wiener's guard but actually Wiener recovers to full guard.
Wiener 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.#SUB#
Wiener 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Wiener looking to control.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Wiener is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Wiener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Wiener is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
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.#SUB2#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wiener! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Wiener is in no mood to give up.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Hole is continuing to stall.
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wiener is looking to get to half guard.
Hole 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#
Wiener tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7##SUB2#
Hole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wiener turns into him and now he's in Hole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole keeping full guard, as Wiener tries to pass.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (7) Hole
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole pushing down on Wiener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Hole trying to pass the guard but Wiener defending well.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wiener is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Wiener is defending the position.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Wiener defending well.
Wiener is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard. #T9#
Hole works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (2) vs (10) Hole
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working. #T10#
Hole working away.
Wiener is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiener trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Wiener tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hole trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T11#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Hole in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wiener is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Hole staying calm.
Hole wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Hole controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Hole wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wiener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiener is being controlled here. #T14#
Wiener gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wiener (2) vs (12) Hole
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Wiener is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 12 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 13 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Hole 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.
Hole wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
Boxaaja wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole wants to sweep here but Boxaaja controlling him for the moment.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Hole
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.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boxaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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. #T2#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Boxaaja has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T3#
Boxaaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxaaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Boxaaja defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Hole trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boxaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boxaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boxaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (5) Hole#T5#
Boxaaja working away.
A control attempt from Hole but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (8) vs (5) Hole
Boxaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boxaaja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boxaaja.
Hole holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Hole to control.#T6#
Boxaaja fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja controlling the pace for now.
Boxaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hole is trying to control the position here but Boxaaja swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Hole in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hanma pulls Hole into guard.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanma for as long as he can get away with.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole advances to half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanma! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (0) Hanma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hole avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Hole wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape. #T2#
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanma wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanma is having none of it.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Hanma 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: Hole (3) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Hanma is continuing to stall.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
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 won't allow Hole to sweep him here. #T4#
Hanma 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. #SUB#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Hole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hole manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Hole's guard.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #T5#
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a kimura here.
Hole is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted?#T6#
Hole is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hanma wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Hole trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Hole trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Hole controlling the position for now.
Hole trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Hole is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Hole managing to control the position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole pulls Hanma in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T9#
Hanma is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanma passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (5) Hanma#SUB2#
Hanma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanma is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well. #T11#
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole stops Hanma from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hole, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanma controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hole! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (3) vs (7) Hanma
Hole is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hanma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Hanma looking to secure an arm triangle but Hole defends it well.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole 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.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hole is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hole moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma wins on points by 7 to 3.
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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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Krnacova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Krnacova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krnacova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole passes into half guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Hole controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krnacova for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Krnacova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krnacova. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Krnacova tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Krnacova is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole has isolated one of Krnacova's arms. Krnacova looking to fight him off but Hole twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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. |
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Event:
GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 7 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.#CL#
Garcia pushes Hole up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hole tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ceferino Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Hole's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Garcia manages to pull guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Garcia's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
More stalling from Hole.
Garcia trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T3#
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Garcia trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Hole is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
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.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole controlling the action here. #T6#
Garcia is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Hole
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia is concentrating on defense, preventing Hole from advancing position.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia is trying to keep Hole in close.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Hole passes into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.
Garcia trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling the action here.
Garcia is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (6) Hole
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T12#
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcia is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can. #T14#
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 6 to 0.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 37 - Go Easy Bro
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 12 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hole gets tackled into the ropes by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hole is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Hole
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.#T1#
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole not doing much here.
#T2#
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Hole not doing much here.
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.
More stalling from Hole.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Hole is continuing to stall.
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.#T4#
Mason is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.#T5##SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Hole controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Mason is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Mason can't escape the position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling from mount. #T7##T8##SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Hole content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.#T9##T10##SUB2#
Hole looking to isolate an arm here. Mason doesn't see it coming and as Hole extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 35 - Thats not gonna work
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 37 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hole did well to prevent Hughes getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hole wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hole trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Hughes wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
Hughes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Hole trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hole passes into half guard.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is really struggling to control Hughes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6##SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hole pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Hughes#T7#
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hole tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes 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: Hole (5) vs (4) Hughes
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hole trying to control the position.
Hole is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Hole defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #T10#
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole gets back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB#
Hole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
#T11#
Hughes is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hole defends it well.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.#T12#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Hole controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Hole is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Hughes trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T14#
Hole seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (7) Hughes
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
GFY 33 - U won't get any work
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanma closes the distance and pushes Hole back into the ropes.#TD#
Hanma drags the fight down to the ground.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
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 keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole postures up.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole postures up.
#T1#
Hanma is really struggling to control Hole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole passes into half guard.
Hanma trying to control here.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (3) Hole
Hole taking a breather here. #T3#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hanma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole working away.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma wants to control but Hole postures up.#T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
Hole trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hanma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole controlling from mount.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Hole tries to control but Hanma wriggling away.
Hanma tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hanma 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: Hanma (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (7) Hole
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (2) vs (10) Hole
Hole wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hanma is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole controls the position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Hole controls the position.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma wants to control but Hole postures up.
Hanma is letting Hole control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma is being controlled here.
Hole working away.
Hole controlling from side mount.
Hanma tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Hole trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T8##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 trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanma is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hole trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma prevents Hole from improving position.
Hanma wants to control but Hole postures up.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma prevents Hole from moving into mount.
Hole wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is letting Hole control him for a moment.
Hole trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hole working away.#T10#
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hole taking a breather here.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hole off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (6) vs (10) Hole
Hanma tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.#T11##SUB#
Hanma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hole is defending well though. Hanma let's go of the attempt for now.
Hole surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for the choke from the back position but Hole is controlling his hands well.
Hanma trying to control.#SUB#
Hole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hanma's arms.
Hole is really stuck here.
Hole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanma.
Hole trying to control the action but Hanma just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Hole is keeping busy.
Hanma is trying to stick to Hole's back but Hole is turning into Hanma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (6) vs (12) Hole
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well,Hanma is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (6) vs (15) Hole#SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
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 Hanma's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hole advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (6) vs (17) Hole
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Hole prevents Hanma from getting the reversal.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hole avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.#T14#
Hole wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanma wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is working to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 17 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GFY 32 - Call on Monday
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 4 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hole fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hole looking to score a takedown here. Garcia is defending well but Hole drives through and ends up in Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Hole
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Hole
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia wants to control but Hole postures up.#T1#
Hole advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (7) Hole
Hole controlling his opponent.
Garcia can't escape the position.
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.
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hole.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#T2#
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
More stalling from Hole.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Garcia can't escape the position.
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Garcia is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Hole is taking a breather. Garcia 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.#T7#
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Garcia tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Garcia tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Hole is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Hole works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (10) Hole
Hole controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcia is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Garcia holds on for dear life.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Hole content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#T12#
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia 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.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.#SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay. #T13##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Hole thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 31 - WHAT ARE THOSE?
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hole. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hole. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Hole
Garcia is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hole tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Hole controls the position.
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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Hole advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (6) Hole
Hole controlling his opponent. #T1#
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling from mount.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hole has control of Garcia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garcia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away. #SUB2#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Hole.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Hole controlling from mount. #T7#
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T10##SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.#T12#
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.#T14#
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia can't escape the position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 6 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GFY 30 - Over The Hill
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hole tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hole is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Mason
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole forces his way into half guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mason trying to control here.
Mason tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Mason wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole controlling the pace. #T4#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Mason
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T6#
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.#SUB#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mason manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hole taking a breather here. #T7#
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
Hole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hole continues to stall.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hole advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (7) vs (2) Mason
Hole content just to control the position here. #T9##SUB#
Hole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (7) vs (4) Mason
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole 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: Hole (9) vs (4) Mason
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole controlling the action here. #T11#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (12) vs (4) Mason
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#T14#
Mason tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Hole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Hole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 28 - Adam West:BEST BATMAN
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ulatov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (4) vs (0) Ulatov
Hole looking to control but instead Ulatov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ulatov is trying to control but can't.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ulatov controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulatov avoid being mounted?
Ulatov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Ulatov defends it.
Hole stalling. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.
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#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole is keen to just control but Ulatov is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole is trying to control. Ulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulatov defends it well.
Hole prevents Ulatov from improving his position.#T3#
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (7) vs (0) Ulatov
Hole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ulatov tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
Hole in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.
Hole wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Hole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hole advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (9) vs (0) Ulatov
Hole prevents Ulatov from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hole is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ulatov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ulatov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (9) vs (2) Ulatov#T5#
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hole controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself. #T6#
Ulatov trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole has control of Ulatov's left arm, preventing Ulatov from doing any damage.
Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov trying to control but Hole 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.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Ulatov is proving a slippery customer.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to control the position.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Ulatov#T7#
Hole trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole forces his way into half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole is stalling here. Ulatov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ulatov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (11) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hole gets back to half guard.#T8#
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole is concentrating on defense, preventing Ulatov from advancing position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ulatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.#SUB#
Ulatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulatov has managed to get both his arms back between Hole's legs - danger averted.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ulatov trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to control.
#T9#
Ulatov trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole 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: Hole (13) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole controlling the pace. #T10#
Hole is looking to stall here but Ulatov recovers full guard.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole pushing down on Ulatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ulatov wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ulatov is not content to let Hole control the position.#SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Ulatov is defending the position. #T11#
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#T12#
Ulatov is trying to control but can't.
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (16) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov is being controlled here.
Hole trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole slows the pace down.
Ulatov is not content to let Hole control the position. #T13#
Hole just content to control the position.
Hole advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (18) vs (6) Ulatov
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Ulatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it.
Ulatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulatov for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
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). |
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Event:
GFY 26 - King of the commode
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Shart
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole prevents Shart from improving his position.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Shart
Shart is looking for a sweep.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole staying calm.
Shart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Shart
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Hole wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Shart trying to control from Hole's half guard. Hole has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (7) vs (2) Shart
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shart has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
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.
Hole stays in close to Shart's body and controls the position.
Hole trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Shart working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
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.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (7) vs (4) Shart#T6#
Shart trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Shart looking to sit in guard and control but Hole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (9) vs (4) Shart
Hole pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shart is holding on to half guard well.
Shart wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
Shart wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Shart is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hole is staying active.#T7#
Hole wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Shart controlling Hole's posture.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole passes Shart's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole stalling away here and it's allowed Shart to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shart controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shart wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Hole trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Shart looking to control.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #T11#
Shart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 working a defensive guard here.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Hole postures up.
Hole 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. #T12#
Shart is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shart keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Shart is trying to keep Hole in close.
#SUB2#
Shart working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
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.
Shart is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Shart is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shart avoid being mounted?
Hole trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shart looking to control.
#T14#
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Shart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart is controlling Hole's posture.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
GFY 24 - Twas me and I sharted
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Moncey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hole sprawls well initially but De Moncey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) De Moncey#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Moncey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (4) vs (2) De Moncey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole biding his time, controlling De Moncey.
Hole trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1##SUB#
Hole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De Moncey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hole is hanging on to De Moncey's back as he tries to escape.
De Moncey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hole.
Hole biding his time, controlling De Moncey. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a choke. De Moncey gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. De Moncey manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (4) De Moncey
Hole being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Moncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole 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: Hole (6) vs (4) De Moncey
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Moncey is not content to let Hole control the position.#SUB#
Hole is working for a kimura but De Moncey is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but De Moncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Moncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Hole is trying to control. De Moncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole stalling away here and it's allowed De Moncey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hole is looking to pass into half guard but De Moncey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Moncey is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (6) vs (6) De Moncey
De Moncey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole has De Moncey pulled in close to control his posture. #T5##SUB2#
De Moncey 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.
De Moncey trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but De Moncey is proving a slippery customer.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
Hole 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: Hole (8) vs (6) De Moncey#T6#
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 wants to pass to mount but De Moncey is defending the position.
Hole is looking to stall here but De Moncey recovers full guard.
Hole won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #T7#
De Moncey looking for a sweep. Not yet De Moncey, not yet.
Hole 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.
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
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.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hole got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hole has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
De Moncey 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 wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Hole 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. #T9#
Hole pushing down on De Moncey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is keen to just control but De Moncey is a slippery customer.
De Moncey is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but De Moncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (6) De Moncey
Hole tries to control but De Moncey wriggling away. #T10#
Hole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Moncey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Moncey working to try and regain half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
De Moncey is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Hole controlling from mount.
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole prevents De Moncey from getting the reversal.
De Moncey keeps trying to improve his position.
De Moncey tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Hole is stalling here but it's allowed De Moncey to get half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
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#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
Hole is controlling the pace.
#T13#
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working.
De Moncey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pushing down on De Moncey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Hole wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Moncey is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Moncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 79:Caceres vs Graham
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole darts in looking for a takedown but Porsche gets double underhooks and turns Hole into the cage.
Porsche feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Porsche to the ground. Hole is now in Porsche's guard.#SUB#
Porsche had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Porsche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hole's guard. #REVR#
Hole is trying to control the position but Porsche postures up.
Porsche 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.
Porsche preventing the sweep.
Porsche engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hole is trying to keep Porsche in close.
Porsche pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole wants to sweep here but Porsche controlling him for the moment.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porsche wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Porsche is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porsche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porsche is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porsche avoids it really well and circles away.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam Porsche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Porsche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porsche as he avoids it easily.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Porsche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Porsche changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Porsche appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hole shoots in and drives through. Porsche sprawls well.
Porsche tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Porsche fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hole to the ground. Porsche is now in Hole's guard.#T3#
Porsche tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Porsche is stalling in the full guard.
Porsche seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Porsche content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hole trying to control the position.
Porsche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole being controlled here, momentarily.
Porsche trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porsche not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Porsche shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Porsche stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hole or perhaps it was just good defense by Porsche, which made it look bad.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Porsche shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porsche appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porsche but Porsche pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Porsche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.#TD#
Porsche scores with a takedown into Hole's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole controls Porsche momentarily but Porsche frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porsche 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Porsche.#T1#
Hole controls Porsche momentarily but Porsche frees himself.
Porsche wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Porsche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porsche wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Porsche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole 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.
Hole tries to roll over but Porsche keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porsche is controlling the pace.
Porsche'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 tries to roll over but Porsche keeps him under control.
Hole keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Porsche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Porsche is trying to work for a kimura but Hole is defending well.
Porsche takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porsche is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole wants to improve his position but Porsche is controlling well.
Porsche takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porsche is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Porsche controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Porsche. No joy for Hole on that attempt.
Hole misses with a takedown attempt - Porsche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Porsche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hole. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Porsche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hole can do to turn this around?
Hole tries for a takedown but Porsche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porsche changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Porsche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hole. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
Porsche half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Hole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hole shoots for a double leg takedown but Porsche sprawls well. He's pushed Hole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Porsche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hole is breathing heavily.
Hole shoots and misses #TD#
and Porsche counters with a shoot takedown. Hole fights it but they end up in guard.
Adam Porsche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Porsche controls the pace.
Further stalling from Porsche.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Porsche is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole trying to control the position but Porsche is working away.
Porsche is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Porsche is working hard here to advance position.
Hole trying to control the position but Porsche is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Porsche tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole just content to control the position.
Porsche manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Porsche controlling the pace.
Porsche trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it. #T2#
Porsche is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Porsche from controlling successfully.
Porsche is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porsche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Porsche tries to advance to mount but can't.
Porsche wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole is letting Porsche control him for a moment.
Hole tries to bench press Porsche off him but Porsche keeps the position. #T3#
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Porsche tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Hole is controlling Porsche's trapped leg to prevent Porsche from advancing to side control.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porsche's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porsche's back!
Porsche can't escape the position.
Hole controls the action.
Porsche turns into Hole and is now in his guard.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porsche is one step ahead there.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porsche's guard. #REVB##T4#
Hole wants to pass the guard but Porsche is keeping the position.#SUB#
Porsche is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hole is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole advances to half guard.
Porsche is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Porsche wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche is not content to let Hole control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porsche has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A victorious Adam Porsche thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hole fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hole throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Murat is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Hole avoids the attempt from Murat to control.
Murat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murat is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole avoids the attempt from Murat to control.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Murat tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#T2#
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hole thowing shots but they're missing.
Hole throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole looking to finish with strikes here!
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murat is trying desperately to improve position.
Murat tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Murat is working to get back to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murat can't escape the position.
#T3#
Murat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murat is trying to escape the mount.
Hole tries to control but Murat wriggling away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole looking to control but Murat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Murat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murat tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murat is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole looking to control but Murat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murat is looking to escape.
Hole prevents Murat from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hole wants to control the pace but Murat is squirming around nicely.
Hole with shots to the head and body - Murat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Murat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Murat from controlling successfully.
Hole is pulling down on Murat's head. It's preventing any offense from Murat, at least for the moment.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Murat from controlling successfully.
Murat chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson Hole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Murat lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Murat wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Murat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Murat.
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Murat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murat 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.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole trying to control but Murat is working from the bottom.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Murat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murat is keeping the position for now.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Murat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Murat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hole has his foot on Murat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murat works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Murat scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Hole has momentary wrist control but Murat slips an elbow through the middle.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Murat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murat can do to turn this around?
Murat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Murat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hole manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hole shoots in and drives through. Murat sprawls well.
Hole dives in for a single leg takedown but Murat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murat wants the takedown. Hole is fighting it off but Murat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hole's guard against the cage.
Murat passes into half guard.
Murat prevents Hole from improving his position.
Murat wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hole is looking to control Murat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Murat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murat.
Hole controlling the position well. #T1#
Murat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murat is working away from the top position though.
Murat is nestled in close to Hole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murat.
Hole keeping control of the position.
Murat throwing shots but Hole is blocking nicely.
Murat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murat.
Murat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Murat wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is trying to keep Murat in close.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murat scoring with some ground and pound.
Murat with a nice head shot there.
Murat throwing strikes from guard but Hole blocks nicely.
Hole controlling the position.#T3#
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole managing to control the position.
Murat throwing strikes but missing.
Murat working some strikes from top position.
Murat trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Murat landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Murat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole is pushing down on Murat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murat is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Murat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murat is still trying to improve position.
Murat looking to control.
Murat is controlling Hole's posture.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Murat is retaining full guard.
Murat looking for a sweep. Not yet Murat, not yet.
Murat being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murat keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joachim Murat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joachim Murat!
After winning the bout, Joachim Murat thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Zapina.
Hole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zapina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hole somewhat.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Zapina shows good takedown defense.
Hole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hole with a poor takedown
and Zapina counters with a low kick, right behind Hole 's knee.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Zapina scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Zapina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hole 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.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Zapina looking to control.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Zapina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina throws a head kick but Hole moves out of range.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Zapina lunges at Hole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hole's hand.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Hole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Hole.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zapina parries the strikes from Hole easily there. Hole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zapina to escape.
Zapina is letting Hole control him for a moment. #T3#
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.
Hole tries to advance to mount but Zapina denies him.
Hole with the ground and pound but Zapina regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole is continuing to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Zapina as Hole shoots in.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapina sprawls well. Zapina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zapina.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zapina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zapina can pounce on him.
Zapina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole shoots in but Zapina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zapina lands with a nice body punch.
Hole fails with a takedown attempt.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hole.
Olan Zapina is winning the standup battle so far.
Hole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapina circles away.
Jackson Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina leaves Hole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Hole misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hole is breathing heavily.
Zapina connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zapina. Hole shrugs it off though. #CL#
Zapina clinches up with Hole and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hole.
Zapina scores with a shot to the side of Hole's head.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Hole shrugs off.
Hole can't get the takedown.
Hole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zapina is defending well.
Zapina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Hole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zapina pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD#
Zapina knocks Hole to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Hole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jackson Hole has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina tries to stand but Hole is controlling his head.
Hole is still in real trouble! Can Zapina finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is trying to control Zapina's posture but Zapina avoids it.
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hole wants to control but Zapina postures up.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zapina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson Hole has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hole can do to turn this around?
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zapina jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Crunch! Zapina slams his shin into Hole's torso.
Hole with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Zapina counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hole down! Zapina is looking to finish but Hole is intelligently defending himself.
Zapina won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Hole wants to sweep here but Zapina controlling him for the moment.
Hole is controlling Zapina's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Zapina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hole dives in and grabs Zapina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapina pushes down on Hole's head and hops out.#T2#
Hole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapina throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
A big head kick from Zapina and Hole is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Zapina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole is trying to control the position but Zapina postures up.
Hole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zapina is aware though and is defending well.
Zapina wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Hole dives in and scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapina is retaining full guard.
Hole pushing down on Zapina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole not doing much here.
#T4#
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole.
Jackson Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olan Zapina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olan Zapina!
After winning the bout, Olan Zapina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Hole postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it.
Hole pushing down on Ruiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole not doing much here.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up but Hole is controlling him
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruiz pushes Hole off looking to stand but Hole dives back in and keeps control.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T1#
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruiz for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hole thowing shots but they're missing.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Ruiz tries to buck Hole off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ruiz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 continues to stall.
Further stalling from Hole.#T4##SUB#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole with good strikes from the mount here!
Hole content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hole counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiz didn't expect that.
Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Jackson Hole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up but Hole is controlling him
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling the action here.#T1#
Hole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruiz!
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Hole.#T2#
Hole lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Hole working for a submission but Ruiz is keeping him at bay.
Ruiz taking shots to the head. #T3#
The referee warns Ruiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ruiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hole is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4##SUB#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Hole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Hole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Hole isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Hole controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Hole scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole is taking a breather. Ruiz 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruiz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hole staying calm.#T3#
Hole continues to hold on tight.
Ruiz is trying to buck Hole off.
Hole taking a breather here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hole moves into full mount!
Hole is landing with some decent strikes but Ruiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruiz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Hole.#ES2#
Ruiz bucks up and throws Hole to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Hole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hole is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Ruiz is in big trouble! Hole is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Ruiz. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 48: Chenevert vs Kangee
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diego.#TD2#
Hole dives in and scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
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.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diego is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diego is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Diego is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diego tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Diego trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diego! #T2#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Hole has control of Diego's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diego regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diego is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hole prevents Diego from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling from mount. #T3#
Hole thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Diego tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diego is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diego is working to get back to half guard.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.
Hole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Hole.#T4#
Hole is continuing to stall.
Hole thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hole controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego looks to throw the jab but Hole is out of range.
Hole slips a straight right by Diego.
Hole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Diego lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson Hole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hole walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hole under the eye.
Hole darts in looking for a takedown but Diego gets double underhooks and turns Hole into the cage.
Diego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hole's hands.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hole circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hole shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
Dan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Hole manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Diego can't do much from the bottom here.
Diego seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.
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.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Diego wants to control but Hole postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Diego is defending well.
Hole working away.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Hole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diego parries the strikes from Hole easily there. Hole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diego to escape.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hole controls the position. #T3#
Hole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diego is avoiding damage well.
Hole working the ground and pound but Diego is defending the strikes.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Diego is trying to improve his position.
Hole in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Diego is looking for a sweep.
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 Diego's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hole misses with the ground and pound.
Hole advances to full mount.
Hole throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diego because Hole loaded up on that one.
Hole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diego is trying to escape the mount.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diego is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Dan Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hole with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Hole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Hole dives in and grabs Diego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diego pushes down on Hole's head and hops out.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hole.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hole shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diego trying to control the position.
Hole stays in close to Diego's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hole preventing the sweep.
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hole.
Dan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hole shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##TD2#
Diego tries to sprawl but Hole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is taking a breather. Diego 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg. #T3#
Hole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diego!
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Diego is trying to stand up.
Diego wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hole.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Diego holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hole tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Hole has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Batt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hole misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Batt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Batt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Batt has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Batt's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Hole is trying to get an arm triangle but Batt is defending well. #SUB#
Hole is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Batt is trying to escape and Hole transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Batt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hole! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Dylan Batt was interviewed post fight and said 'shit'. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Alawi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alawi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole tries to clinch up but Alawi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alawi feinted with a counter takedown.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alawi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hole.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alawi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hole wants to clinch up but Alawi keeps it at a distance.
Hole wants to clinch but Alawi slips to the side#TD#
and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hole! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alawi (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alawi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alawi (4) vs (4) Hole#SUB2#
Hole is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alawi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hole has good solid back control here.
Alawi tries to break free.
#T1#
Hole not allowing Alawi to control his hands.
Alawi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hole's guard. Nice work there by Alawi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (6) vs (4) Hole
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Alawi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole is pulling down on Alawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Alawi, at least for the moment.
Alawi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi 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.
Alawi slips nicely into half guard.
Alawi trying to control the pace.
Hole tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.#T2#
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alawi trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Alawi is proving a slippery customer.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole looking to control.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Alawi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Hole is pulling down on Alawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Alawi, at least for the moment.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hole controls Alawi momentarily but Alawi frees himself. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alawi defends well.
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.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole is trying to keep Alawi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet. #T5#
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Alawi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole has control of Alawi's left arm, preventing Alawi from doing any damage.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Hole pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
Alawi pushes down on Hole's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Alawi 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.
Alawi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (9) vs (4) Hole
Alawi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (11) vs (4) Hole
Hole is looking to get to half guard.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Hole wants to control but Alawi is having none of it.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alawi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alawi (14) vs (4) Hole
Hole is trying to break free.
Alawi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Alawi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hole fending off the submission attempt from Alawi. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Hole tries to escape the position.
Hole staying busy and making it hard for Alawi to control.
Hole trying to control the hands but Alawi won't let him.
Hole prevents Alawi from getting a body triangle.
Alawi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hole prevents Alawi from getting a body triangle.#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Alawi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alawi doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (14) vs (6) Hole
Hole controlling from the top position.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Alawi is adopting a defensive guard.
Alawi trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Alawi is controlling Hole's posture.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Alawi 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: Alawi (16) vs (6) Hole
Alawi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Alawi seems content to control.#T11#
Alawi 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. #SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alawi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (16) vs (8) Hole
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (16) vs (11) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alawi tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.#T12#
Hole is staying tight to Alawi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alawi is looking for a sweep.
Hole working away.
Hole works to advance to full mount. Alawi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (16) vs (13) Hole
Hole trying to control but Alawi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole trying to control but Alawi is having none of it. #T13#
Alawi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole stays in close to Alawi's body and controls the position.
Alawi 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.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alawi is controlling Hole's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alawi takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
Our winner, Tahboule Alawi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 11 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hole gets a clinch. #TD2#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Hole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (0) vs (4) Chai
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well.
Hole is looking for a sweep.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hole is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Hole is trying is best to control the position here.
Chai trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai 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.
Chai prevents Hole from improving his position.#SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Hole is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hole wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura but Hole is defending well.
Hole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T4#
Chai is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Hole trying to control the position.
Chai passes into half guard.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai advances to half guard.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T6#
Chai is taking a breather. Hole 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.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to take a breather but Hole is having none of it.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Hole trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.
Chai is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Hole controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.#T9#
Chai wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Hole wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (10) Chai
Hole is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Hole tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#T10#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole prevents Chai from taking his back.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai avoids the attempt from Hole to control.
Chai looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Hole can't escape the position.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Hole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hole (0) vs (13) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Chai not allowing Hole to control his hands.
Hole tries to break free.
Chai trying to control momentarily.
Hole is in bad spot here.
Chai avoiding Hole 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Chai on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hole is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hole wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Chai controlling the position well here. Hole rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hole is really stuck here.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai is hanging on to Hole's back as he tries to escape.
Hole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hole tries to break free.
#T14#
Chai controlling from the back.
Hole just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hole tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chai 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, Hole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hole is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Chai gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Hole is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Chai is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardinho Chai!
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hole sprawls well. Hole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hole. No joy for Gambini on that attempt. #CL2#
Hole pushes Gambini up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gambini decides to pull guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gambini controlling the position.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini controlling the position.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
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. #T3#
Gambini 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.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gambini holds on and takes a little breather.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T4#
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambini pulls Hole in close to prevent any damage.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini pulls Hole in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gambini avoid being mounted?
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Gambini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hole stalling.
Gambini controlling the position well. #T6##SUB2#
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gambini is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Gambini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Hole is stalling here. Gambini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gambini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (0) Hole#T7#
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole keeps trying to improve his position.
Gambini wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gambini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gambini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gambini'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 is trying to improve his position.
Hole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Hole has a hand on Gambini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gambini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (7) vs (0) Hole
Gambini is looking to work his way around to Hole's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Hole tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole has given up his back here. Will Gambini look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (10) vs (0) Hole
Hole is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Hole right now.
Hole tries to break free.
Gambini 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.
#T9#
Gambini avoiding Hole 's attempts to control his hands.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Hole turns into Gambini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (2) Hole
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Gambini has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage.
Hole won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Gambini wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole prevents Gambini from improving his position.#T11#
Hole is keen to just control but Gambini is a slippery customer.
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini trying to control from the bottom.
Hole wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini gets back to full guard.
Gambini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole 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.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage. #T12#
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini 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.
Gambini controlling the position.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Hole passes Gambini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Gambini wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (14) vs (2) Hole
Hole is trying to break free.
Hole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hole turns into Gambini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (14) vs (4) Hole
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (14) vs (7) Hole
A lull in the action here.
Gambini is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T14#
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.
Hole controls the position.
Gambini tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Hole wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
Gambini regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Gino Gambini 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Christmas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Christmas (4) vs (0) Hole
Christmas controls the position.
Christmas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christmas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hole is defending well though. Christmas let's go of the attempt for now.
Christmas trying to control momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas avoiding Hole 's attempts to control his hands.
Christmas tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.#SUB#
Hole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas. #T1#
Hole trying to control the hands but Christmas breaks the grip.
Christmas tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Christmas doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (2) Hole
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Christmas controlling Hole's posture. #SUB#
Christmas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Christmas seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole pushes down on Christmas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hole works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (4) vs (5) Hole#T4#
Hole wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christmas, who protects the arm well.
Christmas is being controlled here.
Christmas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control for a moment but Christmas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Hole controlling the action here.#T5#
Christmas wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole stalling.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (4) vs (8) Hole
Christmas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (4) vs (10) Hole
Christmas is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole wants to control the pace but Christmas is squirming around nicely.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hole looking to control but Christmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Christmas is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christmas is looking to escape.
Christmas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christmas is looking to escape. #T8#
Hole content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Hole.
Christmas regains half guard.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Christmas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christmas is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Christmas pulls Hole in to control the position.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hole content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Christmas has locked up a guillotine! Christmas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hole is holding on here and Christmas must be using up a lot of energy. Hole has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Christmas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LLoyd Christmas!
LLoyd Christmas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 9 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sherk tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hole has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sherk regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Sherk
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Sherk
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
Sherk prevents Hole from improving position.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face as Hole controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Hole taking a breather here.
Sherk tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sherk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
#T2#
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole won't allow Sherk to sweep him here. #T4#
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Sherk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Sherk 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: Hole (8) vs (2) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is trying to control but can't.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherk controlling from the top position.
Sherk is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hole 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: Hole (10) vs (2) Sherk
Sherk is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Sherk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sherk is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Hole 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. #T7#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Hole is fighting to break Sherk's control of his arms but Sherk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sherk 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.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hole is looking to pass into half guard but Sherk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sherk is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (4) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sherk trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to control.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sherk 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.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (12) vs (4) Sherk
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (15) vs (4) Sherk
Hole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T10#
Sherk stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hole has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (17) vs (4) Sherk
Hole wants to control the action but instead Sherk gets a body lock and reverses into Hole's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (17) vs (6) Sherk
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole trying to control the position.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Hole seems keen to control Sherk's posture.
Hole keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Sherk has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Hole trying to control here.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Hole tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Hole gets full guard.
Hole 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: Hole (19) vs (6) Sherk
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Sherk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Hole prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (22) vs (6) Sherk
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Hole.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Sherk wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 8 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Kersikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well.
Hole tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hole is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Kersikov 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 tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Hole wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Hole wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Hole is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (0) vs (9) Kersikov
Hole wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kersikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hole is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hole (0) vs (12) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Hole from escaping the position.
#T4#
Hole trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Hole can't escape the position.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Hole looks to control.
Hole wants to escape the position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (12) Kersikov
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.
Hole wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T5#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (14) Kersikov
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (17) Kersikov
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Kersikov passes Hole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov mounts Hole! Really nice guard pass there!
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Hole is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Hole tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Hole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole regains half guard.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Hole controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hole is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (23) Kersikov
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Hole tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Hole's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Hole is looking for a sweep.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Hole sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T13#
Kersikov stalling.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it.
Hole moves into full guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.#T14#
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Hole wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (26) Kersikov
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Hole 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 2.
Our winner, Nykolai Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hole rushes Solo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Solo has clasped his hands together around Hole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Solo (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Hole
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solo defends it well.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hole not doing much here.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Solo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Solo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Solo 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo 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.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Solo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Solo working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
#T4#
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole 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.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Hole passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
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.#T5##SUB2#
Hole 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.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Solo tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control but Hole postures up.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Solo 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.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (2) Hole
Hole controlling the position.
Hole is trying to keep Solo in close.
#T9#
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.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (4) Hole
Hole wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (6) vs (7) Hole
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole postures up.
#T11#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole postures up.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole controlling the action here. #T12#
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole controlling the action here. #T13#
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
Hole controlling the action here.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Hole stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 7 to 6.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hole goes for a takedown attempt but Jagonoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hole drives through and clinches with Jagonoy against the cage.
Hole is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Hole tightens his grip and picks Jagonoy up, before dumping him to the ground. Jagonoy manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jagonoy, who protects the arm well.
Jagonoy is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position. #T1#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jagonoy being controlled for a moment.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#T2#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jagonoy is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Hole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jagonoy tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
The referee asks Hole politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hole prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controls the position.#T3##SUB#
Hole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hole controls the position.#SUB#
Hole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hole takes a little break here. Jagonoy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hole tries to move to mount but Jagonoy blocks the move with his legs.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jagonoy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hole has knee on belly momentarily but Jagonoy bucks him off and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Jagonoy is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (0) Jagonoy
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Jagonoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagonoy working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hole controlling his opponent.
Jagonoy can't escape the position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jagonoy working to try and regain half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole continues to stall.#T9#
Jagonoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hole goes for an armbar but Jagonoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jagonoy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Jagonoy
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Jagonoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hole is pulling down on Jagonoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Jagonoy, at least for the moment.#T10#
Jagonoy won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole is really struggling to control Jagonoy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Jagonoy stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole has his hands on Jagonoy's head, controlling the position.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Jagonoy has moved into half guard.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole is pulling down on Jagonoy's head to control his posture. #T12#
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jagonoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole tries to roll over but Jagonoy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jagonoy to get the leverage.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy postures up.
#T13#
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.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jagonoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagonoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (2) Jagonoy
Hole wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Hole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Hole as Gambini shoots in.
Hole tries to counter with a clinch but Gambini shakes him off and moves away.
Gambini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hole as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hole circles away.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hole sprawls well. Hole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hole as he jumps to the side.
Gambini swats away the attempt to clinch by Hole.
Gambini shoots in for a double leg but Hole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Hole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.#T1#
Gambini fails to land the takedown.
Hole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hole stuffs the takedown.
Gambini swats away the attempt to clinch by Hole.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.#CL2#
Hole pushes Gambini up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gambini decides to pull guard.
Gambini 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.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. #T2#
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hole stays in close to Gambini's body and controls the position.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hole wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gambini is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.#T4#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Gambini is controlling Hole's posture.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Hole trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Gambini has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Hole is pushing down on Gambini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gambini is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gambini is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Gambini defends it.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Gambini controls the action.
Gambini'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.
Further stalling from Gambini.
Gambini controlling well, preventing Hole from escaping the position.
Good control from Gambini.
Hole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Hole is really stuck here.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Hole buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole just trying to survive but Gambini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Gambini prevents Hole from getting the reversal.
Hole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini prevents Hole from improving his position.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Hole actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Hole looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gambini pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (7) vs (0) Hole
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Hole wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Hole tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Gambini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Hole is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
Gambini controlling his opponent. #T12#
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Gambini wants to take Hole's back but he can't do it this time.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Hole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (10) vs (0) Hole
Hole tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Gambini prevents Hole from getting the reversal.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hole tries to clinch up.#TD#
Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul not doing much here.
Hole trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Hole holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away. #T3#
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hole has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Hole
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Hole is pushing down on Gaul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaul is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole controlling the pace. #T5#
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
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.
Hole is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Gaul 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.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Hole won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul 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. #SUB#
Gaul 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. #T8#
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul 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: Gaul (6) vs (2) Hole
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the action here.#T10##SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Hole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.#T11#
Hole wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Gaul prevents Hole from improving his position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Hole
Hole stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Lamban Gaul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole clinches up with Sherk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hole can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Hole is trying to trip Sherk. He has hold of a leg but Sherk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sherk trying to control the position.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. #SUB#
Sherk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (0) vs (5) Hole
Sherk is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position. #T1#
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.
Sherk is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Sherk is defending well.
Hole is staying tight to Sherk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Sherk wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hole trying to advance position but Sherk counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Sherk 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: Sherk (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sherk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Hole wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (7) Hole#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Hole is looking to advance position but Sherk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (6) vs (7) Hole
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
Sherk trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole 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: Sherk (6) vs (9) Hole
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sherk is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hole trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole 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.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Sherk looking to control.
#T8#
Hole trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (9) Hole
Hole is trying to hold Sherk in close to prevent damage but Sherk has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sherk has passed into half guard!
Hole won't allow Sherk to pass to mount. #T9#
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Sherk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (11) vs (9) Hole
Hole can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
#T10#
Sherk is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk is controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is pressing down on Hole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hole is holding on for now.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #T11#
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk postures up.
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (14) vs (9) Hole
Hole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hole is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
#T12#
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Hole is controlling Sherk's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (17) vs (9) Hole#T13#
Hole tries to reverse the position but Sherk maintains control.
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is looking to get to half guard.
Hole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole stops Sherk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sherk. #T14#
Sherk controlling from the full mount.
Hole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (17) vs (11) Hole
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk looking to control.
Hole is pushing down on Sherk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sherk is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Sherk is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherk takes the fight on points by 17 to 11. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hole as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Laulhere has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#TD2#
Laulhere has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Laulhere gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Laulhere stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Hole wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere 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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hole wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laulhere 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole 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.
Hole passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Laulhere#T3#
Laulhere is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hole is thwarting Laulhere's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Hole is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #T9#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere 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.#T12#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Laulhere regains half guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#T14#
Laulhere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole forces Cahute back against the cage and clinches.
Cahute is pressed up against the cage. Hole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cahute down to the mat. Cahute avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hole is looking to clinch but Cahute is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Hole instigates a clinch.
Hole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cahute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cahute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hole is defending well.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cahute avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cahute goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hole prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Cahute has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pressed up against the cage. Hole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cahute down to the mat. Cahute avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cahute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD#
Cahute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Hole#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted?
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hole sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole 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.
Cahute trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute 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.
Hole keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Hole
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cahute manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Hole
Cahute passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole has his hands clasped together around Cahute's back. He's all about the action.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Hole wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cahute trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Cahute won't allow Hole to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cahute drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cahute as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hole screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cahute! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hole moves into range and clinches up with Boganda.
Boganda goes for a takedown attempt but Hole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hole is trying to drag Boganda to the mat but Boganda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Boganda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Boganda
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Boganda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole has his hands on Boganda's head, controlling the position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boganda stands and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (5) Boganda#T2#
Hole can't do much from the bottom here.
Boganda advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (0) vs (7) Boganda#SUB2#
Boganda wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boganda.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boganda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Well, if Boganda 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.
#SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boganda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boganda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (4) vs (7) Boganda
Boganda tries to break free.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Boganda wants to control his opponent's hands but Hole gets his hands free.
Boganda tries to roll but Hole sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Boganda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hole.
Boganda can't escape the position.
Hole controls the position.
Boganda is trying to break free.
#T5#
Boganda breaks Hole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (9) Boganda
Boganda is stalling in the full guard.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Boganda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda controlling from the top position.
Boganda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control but Boganda postures up.
#T6#
Hole tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Boganda works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (12) Boganda
Boganda fails to advance to Hole's back.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Boganda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Boganda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Boganda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole can't escape the position.
Hole is squirming around, avoiding Boganda's attempts to control the action.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Boganda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Boganda has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Boganda.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB#
Hole has his foot on Boganda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boganda works his way back into a safe position though.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #T9#
Boganda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boganda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boganda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (15) Boganda#T10#
Boganda looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole regains half guard.
Hole is doing well to control the position and prevent Boganda from advancing to side control.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda passes Hole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Boganda prevents Hole from improving his position.#T11#
Boganda is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boganda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda 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. #SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Hole gets full guard.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (6) vs (15) Boganda
Boganda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole won't allow Boganda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boganda 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.#T13#
Boganda 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.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boganda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boganda being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.
Boganda is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole postures up.
#T14#
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boganda wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Barthelemy Boganda 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hole gets a clinch.
Hole tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hole gets underhooks to prevent Hartwell's takedown attempt.
Hartwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartwell after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hole after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell is working for takedown but Hole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartwell stops a takedown attempt from Hole.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hole gets tackled into the cage by Hartwell. Hartwell maintains the clinch.
Hole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartwell.
Hartwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hole is defending well.#T1##TD2#
Hartwell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hole regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Hartwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Hartwell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hole really is a fat lump.#T2#
Hole is taking a breather. Hartwell 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.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Hartwell
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling his opponent.
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.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hartwell can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hartwell can't escape the position.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole continues to stall.#T6#
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Hartwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#SUB#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Hartwell is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hartwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#T10#
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole working for a submission but Hartwell is keeping him at bay.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Hole.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartwell is still trying to improve position.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hartwell! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (14) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
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.
#T13#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (17) vs (2) Hartwell
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
ge goes for a double leg but Hole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hole continues to drive forward.
ge keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
ge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) ge#SUB2#
ge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
ge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ge. #SUB2#
ge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole really is a fat lump.
ge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole wants to sweep here but ge controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
ge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hole dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) ge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
ge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ge looks winded!
Hole trying to control the pace.
ge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.#T2#
ge is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) ge
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
ge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.#SUB#
Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
ge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Hole.#T4#
ge is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole controlling his opponent.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hole has control of ge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
ge is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
ge can't escape the position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole working for a submission but ge is keeping him at bay. #T6#
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
ge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole has hold of ge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and ge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but ge frees his head quite easily.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Hole looking to control but ge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ge tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
ge is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole content just to control the position here.
ge is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Hole controlling his opponent. #SUB#
ge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hole.
Hole wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
Hole controlling from mount.
ge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ge! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) ge#T9#
Hole controlling from mount.
ge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ge is looking to escape.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Hole looking to control but ge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole has hold of ge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and ge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hole wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
ge can't escape the position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
ge is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
ge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ge is looking to escape.
ge is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole tries to control but ge wriggling away.
Hole controlling from mount. #T12#
ge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole content just to control the position here.
ge is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but ge is having none of it.
Hole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because ge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
ge regains half guard.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but ge keeps working. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) ge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
Hole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for ge! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (13) vs (2) ge
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hole moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai pulls guard effortlessly.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole continues to stall.
Chai seems keen to control Hole's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (0) Chai
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
More hug and hope from Hole.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hole off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (3) vs (4) Chai
Hole is really stuck here.
Hole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai avoiding Hole 's attempts to control his hands.
Hole is trying to break free.
#T3#
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hole is trying to break free.
Hole prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Hole is trying to break free.
Hole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Hole.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (5) vs (4) Chai
Hole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (4) Chai
Chai struggling a bit here.#T5#
Hole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chai tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
Hole really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Hole slows the pace down.
Hole trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Hole happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Hole wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Chai stops Hole from passing to mount. #T8#
Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Hole staying calm.
Chai regains half guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Hole.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (8) vs (6) Chai
Chai won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Hole keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Hole pulls Chai in to control the position. #SUB#
Hole working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.
Hole wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (9) Chai
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Hole is squirming around nicely.
Hole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hole to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hole (8) vs (12) Chai
Hole tries to escape the position.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Hole breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (12) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Chai keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
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.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hole postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 10.
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Hole wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Hole is trying to keep Shaver in close.
#T1#
Shaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
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.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole 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.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole 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: Shaver (2) vs (2) Hole
Hole content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Shaver defends it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Shaver is defending well.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole controlling the action here.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole is looking to stall here but Shaver recovers full guard.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!#T6#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Shaver is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (2) vs (5) Hole
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Shaver regains half guard.
Shaver trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T8#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver trying to control but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Shaver trying to control here.
#T9#
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaver won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
#T10#
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Hole controlling from the top position. #T11#
Shaver has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage. #SUB#
Shaver 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.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Shaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.#T12#
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaver 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.#T13#
Hole passes Shaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Hole is looking to pass Shaver's guard but actually Shaver recovers to full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Hole back into the cage.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Hole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hole gets a clinch.
Hole tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Hole tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyksandr Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chai clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hole pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chai has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole 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.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Hole
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Hole#T1#
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Hole
Hole content just to control the position here.
Chai can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Chai defends it well.
Hole is stalling here but it's allowed Chai to get half guard.
Hole is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Hole is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Hole trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Chai controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T4#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Hole wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai looking to control.
#SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
Hole won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T6#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (5) Hole
Hole is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Hole keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Chai pushes down on Hole's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7##SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hole trying to control but Chai postures up.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away. #T8##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Hole is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hole defend it? Chai steps over the head and cranks it - Hole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai 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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nilton Alves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side#TD2#
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Alves
Hole is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Hole keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Hole really is a fat lump.
Hole pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hole is trying to keep Alves in close.
Alves trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves is looking to pass into half guard but Hole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hole is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Alves#T1##SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Alves 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.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hole drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Hole off! Hole jumps back into Alves's guard. #SUB2#
Alves 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. #T2#
Hole looking to pass the guard.
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.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away. #SUB#
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Alves trying to control but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hole is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
Hole not doing much here.
#T5#
Hole prevents Alves from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alves won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Hole stalling. #T6#
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Alves defends it. #SUB2#
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Hole stalling.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alves won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8##SUB2#
Alves 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#
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (4) Alves
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole moves into full guard.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alves postures up.
#T10#
Alves wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (4) Alves
Hole postures up.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Alves looking to control.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alves working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Alves 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. #SUB#
Hole 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.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#SUB2#
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
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.
Alves wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
#T13#
Alves wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole prevents Alves from improving his position.#T14#
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alves tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole controlling the action here.
Alves gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alves gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alves wins on points by 5 to 4.
Nilton Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Sadaval !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Hole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Sadaval
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Sadaval stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Hole keeping full guard, as Sadaval tries to pass.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sadaval drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sadaval jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sadaval showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sadaval tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole pulls Sadaval in close to his closed guard and prevents Sadaval from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sadaval wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Sadaval #SUB#
Hole drops back looking for a leg! Sadaval is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadaval manages to kick Hole off! Hole jumps back into Sadaval 's guard.
Sadaval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole passes Sadaval 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sadaval wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sadaval tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg. #T3#
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole is thwarting Sadaval 's attempts to control the position.
Hole is looking to advance position but Sadaval won't allow it.
Hole controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadaval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadaval trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#T4#
Hole is looking to advance position but Sadaval won't allow it.
Hole controlling the pace.
Sadaval tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Sadaval is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Sadaval #SUB#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Sadaval is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole. #SUB#
Hole jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sadaval is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sadaval and Hole has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hole working away.
Hole taking a breather here. #T5#
Sadaval tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
Hole has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (7) vs (2) Sadaval
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Sadaval is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sadaval is looking to get to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sadaval wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#T6#
Hole controlling from mount.
Sadaval really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T7#
Sadaval is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 really is a fat lump.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hole avoids the attempt from Sadaval to control.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sadaval is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Sadaval is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Sadaval can't escape the position.
Sadaval wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sadaval tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Sadaval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sadaval is trying to escape the mount.
#T10##SUB#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hole has hold of Sadaval 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sadaval manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole continues to stall.
Sadaval tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control but Sadaval is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Sadaval really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole prevents Sadaval from getting the reversal.#T12#
Hole avoids the attempt from Sadaval to control.
Sadaval keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.#T13#
More hug and hope from Hole.
Further stalling from Hole.
Hole continues to hold on tight.#T14#
Hole looking to control but Sadaval is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole tries to control but Sadaval wriggling away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Sadaval is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 7 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). |
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