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GFY 40 - Sunday Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Kraag tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceferino Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia is looking to improve his 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.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Kraag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Kraag is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Garcia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kraag prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraag.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kraag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kraag seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraag is working away from the top position though.
Kraag is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kraag working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Kraag jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia wants to control but Kraag postures up.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kraag tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraag has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Garcia tries to buck Kraag off but Kraag is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kraag is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag working away.#SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kraag tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Garcia stops Kraag from passing to mount.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (5) Kraag
Garcia tries to hold on but Kraag postures up.#SUB2#
Kraag wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraag. #T6#
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia wants to hold on but Kraag pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (8) Kraag
Garcia wants to escape the position.
Garcia needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB2#
Garcia fending off the submission attempt from Kraag.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Garcia is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kraag gets his way!
Kraag keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Kraag looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
Garcia just trying to survive but Kraag is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Kraag looks winded!#T8##SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
Garcia is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kraag has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraag has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garcia tries to escape but Kraag has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kraag has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garcia trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Kraag keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
Garcia trying to control the position but Kraag manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kraag has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garcia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Garcia wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kraag is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip.
Garcia tries to roll but Kraag sticks to his back.
Kraag is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kraag looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraag will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraag's arms.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Kraag has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garcia is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraag's arms.
Kraag is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for the choke from the back.
Garcia tries to roll but Kraag sticks to his back.
#T12##SUB2#
Kraag has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garcia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kraag gets his hands free as Garcia looks to control. #SUB2#
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Garcia fending off the submission attempt from Kraag.
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Kraag has managed to slip his arm under Garcia's chin. This could be all over... yep, Garcia is tapping out! Submission win for Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 23 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fontaine tries to close the distance and clinch but The Flamingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from The Flamingo. No joy for Fontaine on that attempt.
Fontaine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Flamingo but The Flamingo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fontaine moves in looking to clinch but The Flamingo pushes him off.#TD#
Fontaine shoots in and gets a takedown into The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (0) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fontaine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Flamingo. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (5) vs (0) The Flamingo
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fontaine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fontaine trying to control the position but The Flamingo is working away. #T1##SUB#
Fontaine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but The Flamingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Flamingo struggling a bit here.
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
The Flamingo wants to control but Fontaine postures up.
The Flamingo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fontaine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fontaine (7) vs (0) The Flamingo#SUB#
Fontaine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Flamingo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Flamingo tries to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
The Flamingo is working to get back to half guard.
Fontaine wants to control the pace but The Flamingo is squirming around nicely. #T3#
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.
The Flamingo is looking to get to half guard.
Fontaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Flamingo tries to reverse the position but Fontaine maintains control.#T4#
The Flamingo wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.#SUB#
Fontaine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Flamingo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fontaine wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
Fontaine wants to control for a moment but The Flamingo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fontaine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Flamingo is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB#
The Flamingo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fontaine has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fontaine pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it The Flamingo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fontaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Krnacova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Krnacova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krnacova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole passes into half guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Hole controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krnacova for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Krnacova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krnacova. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Krnacova tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Krnacova is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole has isolated one of Krnacova's arms. Krnacova looking to fight him off but Hole twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
After the big win, Jackson Hole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 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. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 31 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snowstrinski to keep the fight standing.
Snowstrinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Hanma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Snowstrinski turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Snowstrinski is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snowstrinski walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olaf Snowstrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Snowstrinski shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snowstrinski to keep the fight standing.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowstrinski smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Snowstrinski.
Hanma jumps guard but Snowstrinski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowstrinski smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snowstrinski to keep the fight standing.
Hanma jumps guard but Snowstrinski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snowstrinski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Snowstrinski holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Snowstrinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snowstrinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snowstrinski looking for a takedown.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Snowstrinski won't allow it.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snowstrinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Snowstrinski won't allow it.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snowstrinski walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanma but Hanma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snowstrinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Snowstrinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snowstrinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Snowstrinski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski moves into full mount! Hanma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Hanma
Snowstrinski controlling the pace for now.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snowstrinski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hanma is holding on tight.
Snowstrinski looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma tries to hold on but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski content just to control the position here.
Hanma wants to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.#T4#
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma tries to hold on but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Snowstrinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Snowstrinski's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Snowstrinski looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowstrinski avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Snowstrinski controlling the position easily from mount.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Snowstrinski fails to move to back control.
Snowstrinski takes Hanma's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hanma is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (8) vs (0) Hanma
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snowstrinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanma trying to control the hands but Snowstrinski won't let him.
Snowstrinski biding his time, controlling Hanma.
Hanma trying to control the hands but Snowstrinski won't let him. #T7#
Hanma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snowstrinski.
Hanma trying to control the hands but Snowstrinski breaks the grip.
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.
Will Snowstrinski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hanma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snowstrinski tries to keep control of the position but Hanma is staying busy.#T8#
Snowstrinski controls the position.
Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma trying to control the action but Snowstrinski just sinks the hooks in.
Will Snowstrinski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hanma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Snowstrinski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hanma tries to roll but Snowstrinski sticks to his back.
Snowstrinski tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanma pushed the leg off.
Hanma is really stuck here.
#T9#
Hanma turns into Snowstrinski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanma controlling from the top position.
Snowstrinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (2) Hanma#SUB2#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hanma working for a triangle but Snowstrinski defends it easily.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Hanma controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #T11#
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Snowstrinski controlling from the top position.
Snowstrinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanma for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Snowstrinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowstrinski defends it easily.
Snowstrinski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Hanma is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snowstrinski takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Olaf Snowstrinski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 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. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shart shoots in but no luck this time.
Shart fails to land the takedown.
Pawn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rumsfeld Shart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pawn scores with a takedown into Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (0) Shart
Pawn trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pawn has his hands clasped together but Shart extends and breaks Pawn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rumsfeld Shart made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 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! |
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