Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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 10 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 38 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Garcia clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Hughes gets control of Garcia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hughes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looking to control.
Garcia passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Garcia is taking a breather. Hughes 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.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Garcia works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Garcia taking a break here but Hughes is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Hughes gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (3) vs (2) Hughes
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (5) Hughes
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (5) vs (5) Hughes
Hughes is trying to keep Garcia in close. #T6#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7##SUB2#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Hughes tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Garcia postures up. #T8#
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Hughes trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hughes trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hughes is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.
Garcia trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (5) Hughes
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working. #T12#
Garcia tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
Garcia working away.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Hughes blocks the move with his legs.
Hughes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (10) vs (5) Hughes
Garcia avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard. #T13#
Garcia fails to take his opponent's back.
Hughes tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (13) vs (5) Hughes
Garcia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Garcia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hughes staying busy and making it hard for Garcia to control.
Hughes tries to escape the position.
Will Garcia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T14#
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Hughes from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hughes trying to control but not successfully.
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Hughes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (13) vs (7) Hughes
Garcia pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (10) Hughes
Garcia holds on to Hughes's head and controls the position momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Ceferino Garcia is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024

190 cm
25 yrs
219 lbs

180 cm
43 yrs
169 lbs

Shart

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shart darts in looking for a takedown but Boxaaja gets double underhooks and turns Shart into the ropes.
Shart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxaaja walks away with a smile on his face. Shart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boxaaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shart but great work by Boxaaja.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Shart trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart'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.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard. #T2#
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in to control 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.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shart controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shart sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja not doing much here. #T5#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Shart in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shart defends well.#T6#
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Shart passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.#SUB#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart. #T7#
Boxaaja trying to get back to full guard but Shart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (9) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boxaaja is now in Shart's guard. A big mistake from Shart there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (9) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja 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: Shart (11) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T9#
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (14) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (16) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Boxaaja is trying to escape the mount.
Boxaaja wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart wants to control the action but instead Boxaaja gets a body lock and reverses into Shart's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (16) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controlling from the top position.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#T12##SUB#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (18) vs (8) Boxaaja#T13#
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart stands and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (21) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Boxaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart trying to control the position but Boxaaja is working away.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boxaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
Rumsfeld Shart 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.

Event: GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024

175 cm
52 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Pancake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 85 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL2#
and Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pancake can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Pancake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pancake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pancake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pancake!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Mason#T1##SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Mason#T2#
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mason has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mason!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake looking to control.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pancake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pancake is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake 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.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (4) Mason
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T5#
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pancake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (9) vs (8) Mason
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control but Mason is keeping busy. #T6#
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close. #SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily. #T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake 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.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Pancake to sweep him here. #T8#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T10##SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake 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.#T11#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake 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.
Pancake 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.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pancake holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily. #T14#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024

197 cm
31 yrs
265 lbs

172 cm
22 yrs
157 lbs

Abner

Pawn

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 11 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries for a takedown but Pawn manages to get underhooks.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner is looking for a takedown.
Pawn's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abner.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Abner closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pawn tries to pull guard but Abner won't allow it.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner wants to take the fight to the mat but Pawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it. #T2#
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawn prevents it.
Abner wants a takedown but no success here.
Pawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawn jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abner prevents it.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Abner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Pawn is trying to trip Abner. He has hold of a leg but Abner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pawn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (0) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (2) Pawn
Abner 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.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.#T5#
Abner is looking to advance position but Pawn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (2) vs (6) Pawn
Abner 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: Abner (4) vs (6) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (7) vs (6) Pawn
Pawn is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Abner is trying to get an arm triangle but Pawn is defending well.
Abner advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (9) vs (6) Pawn#T6#
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
Abner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawn is looking to escape.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Pawn is trying to escape the mount.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn 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.#SUB#
Abner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pawn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (8) Pawn#SUB2#
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (8) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (14) vs (8) Pawn#T8##SUB#
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working.
Abner working away.
Abner takes a little break here. Pawn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abner gets to mount! Pawn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (16) vs (8) Pawn#T9#
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pawn wants to control but Abner is having none of it.
Abner trying to control but Pawn is having none of it.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.#T10#
Abner controlling his opponent.
Pawn is desperately trying to improve his position but Abner has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Abner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uncle Abner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Paulson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paulson.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson scores with a knee to the head.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Paulson avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson gets through Beckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulson stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paulson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Beckley blocks a body shot from Paulson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paulson.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Paulson is blocking nicely.
Beckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
Beckley effectively controlling the action here.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley digs a right hand underneath Paulson's ribcage. Paulson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Beckley tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
Beckley crunches a lovely knee into Paulson's ribcage.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Beckley lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Beckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson looks to land a right hand but Beckley moved out of range.
Paulson lands a body shot.
Paulson wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Paulson.#CL2#
Paulson has closed the distance and engaged Beckley in a clinch.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Paulson is blocking nicely.
Beckley pushes Paulson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aeson Beckley has been cut.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Beckley has Paulson pushed against the cage.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paulson avoids it.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Beckley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beckley is trying to force a seperation but Paulson has the dominant position.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckley avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Beckley.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beckley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paulson's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Paulson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aeson Beckley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paulson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Paulson clinches up against the cage.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries to stall but Beckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jake Paulson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Paulson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Beckley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulson.
Paulson jerks Beckley's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Beckley drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Paulson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Paulson because Beckley was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jake Paulson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Paulson waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024

180 cm
47 yrs
220 lbs

170 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Dalton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hughes.#TD#
Hughes tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T1#
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hughes tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controlling from mount. #T2#
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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: Dalton (5) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Dalton has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Dalton controlling the position.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Dalton is trying to control but can't. #T5#
Dalton tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dalton keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.#T6#
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton 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.
Hughes trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #T7##SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Hughes trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Hughes tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Hughes has his feet on Dalton's thighs here. He's pushed Dalton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dalton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes!
Sirus Hughes is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024

165 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
52 yrs
145 lbs

Pancake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 84 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancake.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pancake.
Pancake shoots and misses #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mason has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pancake regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Pancake
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Pancake
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pancake trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Pancake#T3##SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pancake 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. #SUB2#
Pancake has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason trying to control but Pancake 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.
Pancake pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pancake has passed into half guard! #T6#
Pancake not doing much here. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (8) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.#T7#
Mason taking a break here but Pancake is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pancake has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (11) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Mason goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (11) vs (6) Pancake
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T8#
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Pancake 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pancake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (13) vs (6) Pancake#T9#
Mason postures up. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #T11#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#SUB2#
Pancake has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T12#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well,Mason is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pancake pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason postures up. #T14#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Pancake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.

Event: GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024

180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs

197 cm
31 yrs
265 lbs

Abner

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 14 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Abner's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Abner
Boxaaja trying to control but Abner 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.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Abner
Abner is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to improve position but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Abner prevents Boxaaja from improving position.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
Boxaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Abner is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
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.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Boxaaja working away.
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. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Abner is looking for a sweep.
Abner prevents Boxaaja from moving into mount.
Abner tries to buck Boxaaja off but Boxaaja is having none of it.#T6##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boxaaja moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (7) vs (0) Abner
Abner wants to hold on but Boxaaja pushes him away.
Boxaaja moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (10) vs (0) Abner
Boxaaja is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T7##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for the choke from the back position but Abner is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Abner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Abner for a finish.
Abner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Abner's chin but Abner turns very nicely into Boxaaja's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Abner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (10) vs (2) Abner
Abner trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Abner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (12) vs (2) Abner#T9#
Abner keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (15) vs (2) Abner
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja controls the position from side control.#T10#
Boxaaja wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Abner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boxaaja's best efforts.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Abner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Abner makes his way to full guard, as Boxaaja worked for a kimura.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Boxaaja being controlled here momentarily.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is trying to hold Boxaaja in close to prevent damage but Boxaaja has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja prevents Abner from improving his position.#T13#
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well. #T14##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Phol Boxaaja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024

172 cm
22 yrs
157 lbs

190 cm
25 yrs
219 lbs

Pawn

Shart

Event: GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024

172 cm
22 yrs
157 lbs

170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs

Pawn

Strdoza

Event: GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024

180 cm
47 yrs
220 lbs

165 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

Dalton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dalton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Mason
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Mason
Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Mason is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T3#
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Dalton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mason is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pacer Dalton!
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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.

Event: GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024

170 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
52 yrs
145 lbs

Pancake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 38 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 83 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.#T1#
Hughes wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Pancake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hughes not doing much here. #T3#
Hughes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up. #SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes prevents Pancake from improving his position.#T5#
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
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.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hughes is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Pancake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hughes is staying active.#SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pancake is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pancake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Pancake is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Pancake wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well. #SUB#
Hughes 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.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Hughes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pancake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pancake wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake wants to hit a sweep here but Hughes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pancake there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (5) vs (0) Pancake#T11##SUB#
Hughes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pancake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape. #T12#
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Pancake tries to improve his position but Hughes has taken his back! Hughes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pancake tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hughes pushes Pancake away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sirus Hughes!

Event: GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch
Date: Apr 04, 2024

168 cm
47 yrs
152 lbs

180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs

Loco

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Keenan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheikhan checks a leg kick.
Sheikhan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheikhan looks to throw the jab but Keenan Jr is out of range.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sheikhan swings for the body but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Sheikhan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan Jr tried to score with a low kick but Sheikhan checks it.
Sheikhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheikhan blocks a leg kick.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheikhan wants to clinch.
Sheikhan misses with a hook.
Sheikhan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Sheikhan avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sheikhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheikhan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheikhan looks to throw the jab but Keenan Jr is out of range.
Sheikhan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sheikhan checks a leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheikhan blocks a jab.
Sheikhan throws a combination that misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Sheikhan 's knee.
Keenan Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheikhan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick but Sheikhan checks it. #T2#
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheikhan counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheikhan throws a head kick but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
Sheikhan moves out of range as Keenan Jr strikes.
Keenan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheikhan to score with a decent uppercut.
Keenan Jr motions for Sheikhan to come forward. Keenan Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr misses the jab.
Sheikhan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keenan Jr avoids it.
Sheikhan jabs Keenan Jr right on the nose. Keenan Jr blinks but takes it well.
Keenan Jr moves away from the strike by Sheikhan.
Keenan Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sheikhan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheikhan slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sheikhan throws a combination. Keenan Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keenan Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sheikhan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
A little jabbing left from Keenan Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick but Sheikhan sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Sheikhan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan Jr tries to score with a low kick but Sheikhan moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Keenan Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keenan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sheikhan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Keenan Jr.
Sheikhan misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Sheikhan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr blocks a head kick by Sheikhan.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheikhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Sheikhan is looking to clinch but Keenan Jr is avoiding it.
Sheikhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sheikhan is breathing heavily.
Sheikhan misses with the combination. #T4#
Keenan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheikhan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan Jr tries a low kick but Sheikhan avoids it.
Keenan Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheikhan throws a head kick but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Keenan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook. Sheikhan ducked under it nicely.
Sheikhan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sheikhan duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheikhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheikhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sheikhan misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Sheikhan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sheikhan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan Jr can pounce on him.
Sheikhan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sheikhan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan Jr misses with a low kick.
Sheikhan throws a leg kick but Keenan Jr moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheikhan.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheikhan scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Sheikhan has Keenan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheikhan stalling in the clinch but Keenan Jr improves position.
Sheikhan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keenan Jr digs a right hand underneath Sheikhan's ribcage. Sheikhan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Keenan Jr on the inside.
Keenan Jr tries a body shot but Sheikhan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan Jr fails to land.
Keenan Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheikhans head.
Sheikhan letting Keenan Jr take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Keenan Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheikhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheikhan tries to land knees in the clinch but Keenan Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sheikhan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keenan Jr tries to work over Sheikhan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheikhan backwards.
Sheikhan trying to land knees to the body.
Sheikhan stalling in the clinch but Keenan Jr improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keenan Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheikhan backwards.
Sheikhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheikhan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheikhan backwards.
Keenan Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Keenan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sheikhan's head backwards.#ROC2#Sheikhan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan Jr cracks Sheikhan with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Keenan Jr!
A very excited looking Gareth Keenan Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024

170 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

197 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

Fontaine

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 37 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fontaine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Fontaine is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard. #SUB#
Hughes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fontaine stacks Hughes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fontaine!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Fontaine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fontaine wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fontaine trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Fontaine keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Fontaine tries to move to mount but Hughes blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine taking a break here but Hughes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fontaine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fontaine's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (4) vs (5) Fontaine#T3#
Fontaine is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontaine is really stuck here.
Fontaine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away. #T4#
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hughes 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. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fontaine defends it well. #T5#
Fontaine is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.
Fontaine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontaine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Fontaine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
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.
Fontaine is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Fontaine is looking to improve his position.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fontaine trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Fontaine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hughes is staying active.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working. #T8#
Fontaine trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fontaine looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Fontaine is having none of it. #SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes is thwarting Fontaine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fontaine is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fontaine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Fontaine trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Fontaine defends the submission attempt.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fontaine trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up. #T11##SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Fontaine trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12##SUB2#
Fontaine looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Fontaine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Fontaine wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Fontaine moves into full guard.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Fontaine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes is really struggling to control Fontaine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well. #T14##SUB#
Hughes 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. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Fontaine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine wins on points by 5 to 4.
Trip Fontaine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview.

Event: GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024

193 cm
49 yrs
270 lbs

165 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

Kraag

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Gunner Mason!
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.
Kraag is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason has Kraag pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kraag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mason forces Kraag back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Kraag against the ropes.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag can't get the takedown. #T5#
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Kraag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy. #T6#
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here. #T7#
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kraag after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T8#
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T9#
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T10#
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T11#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T12#
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason is pressed up against the ropes. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag is pressed up against the ropes. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraag down to the mat. Kraag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T13#
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Mason is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T14#
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mason clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kraag is heads and Mason is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kraag takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024

190 cm
25 yrs
219 lbs

180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs

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