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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes tries for a takedown but Hartwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Hartwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hartwell rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
Hartwell leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hartwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartwell to keep the fight standing.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Gomes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hartwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (4) vs (0) Hartwell
Gomes keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell 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.#T1##SUB#
Gomes 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, Hartwell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gomes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hartwell tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gomes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Gomes is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Gomes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gomes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes wants to sweep here but Hartwell controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hartwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (2) Hartwell#T3##SUB#
Hartwell tries to improve his position but Gomes has taken his back! Gomes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hartwell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomes pushes Hartwell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hartwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thom Thumb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumb dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Thumb's head and hops out.#TD2#
Thumb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (0) vs (2) Thumb
Hartwell wants to sweep but Thumb has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (5) Thumb
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Hartwell denies him.
Hartwell tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Thumb trying to control the position but Hartwell is working away.
Hartwell is looking to reverse the position.
Hartwell's coaches at The Quarry 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.
Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartwell is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb controlling the action here.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (7) Thumb
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartwell is retaining full guard.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
Thumb stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb controlling the position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thumb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (12) Thumb
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thumb looking to control but Hartwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thumb is taking a breather. Hartwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Hartwell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb 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.
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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.
Hartwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Hartwell is in trouble now - Thumb has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (15) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hartwell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hartwell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (15) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartwell defends it easily.#T8#
Thumb is trying to control the position but Hartwell postures up.
Hartwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Hartwell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hartwell has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Hartwell trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Hartwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb trying to hold on to Hartwell's head to control him but Hartwell postures up.
Well, if Hartwell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hartwell is controlling well.
Thumb trying to control here.
Hartwell is stalling here. Thumb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hartwell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thumb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (19) Thumb
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Thumb wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Hartwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Hartwell defends it.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Thumb has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell looks to move to half guard but instead Thumb has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (24) Thumb#T12#
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thumb passes into half guard.
#T13#
Thumb is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Thumb is keen to just control but Hartwell is a slippery customer.
Hartwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thumb's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (8) vs (24) Thumb
Hartwell avoiding Thumb 's attempts to control his hands.
Hartwell is trying to control but Thumb is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is looking to control Hartwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 24 to 8.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Dong's head and hops out.#CL#
Hartwell drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Hartwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dong after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell tries to pull guard but Dong holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartwell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hartwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dong to the mat. Dong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Dong
Hartwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Hartwell preventing the sweep.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Dong
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong wants to pass to mount but Hartwell is defending the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away.
Hartwell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Dong
Dong avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Hartwell prevents Dong from taking his back.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control.#SUB2#
Dong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Dong's body position as best he can.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Dong's attempts to control the action.
Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dong wants to control the pace but Hartwell is squirming around nicely.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dong wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy. #T5#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away. #T7#
Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
#T8#
Dong passes into side control, despite Hartwell's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Dong#SUB2#
Dong is working to tighten his grip on Hartwell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hartwell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dong is really squeezing tight and eventually Hartwell passes out! Dong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wang Dong!
Wang Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Hartwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Hartwell stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brad Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carr Cartwright.
Hartwell has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hartwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hartwell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell pulls Cartwright into guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Hartwell keeps moving.
Cartwright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hartwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Cartwright pushes down on Hartwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Hartwell gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Hartwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Hartwell is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #T5#
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hartwell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Hartwell defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
It looks like Cartwright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hartwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Hartwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (3) Cartwright
Cartwright avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount but Cartwright keeps good control and instead manages to take Hartwell's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (0) vs (6) Cartwright
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Cartwright wants to control but Hartwell is keeping busy.
Hartwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cartwright.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has got one arm under Hartwell's chin. This could be trouble... Hartwell trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hartwell has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartwell tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartwell to the ground. Hartwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hartwell has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hartwell controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controlling the action here.#T1#
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
Hartwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Hartwell#T2#
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at The Hartwell Dungeon inform us that Hartwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Walker is controlling the position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hartwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartwell is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell struggling a bit here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Walker controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hartwell! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (9) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (12) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker not allowing Hartwell to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. #SUB#
Walker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hartwell is defending well though. Walker let's go of the attempt for now.
Walker is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Walker looking for the choke but no joy.
Hartwell is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Hartwell just trying to survive but Walker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #SUB#
Walker tightening his grip on Hartwell, looking for the choke.
Walker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #T7#
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Walker has good solid back control here.
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Walker is thwarting Hartwell's attempts to control the position.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker'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.
Walker wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Walker.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Walker trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Hartwell looking to control.
Walker pushing down on Hartwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is looking to stall here but Hartwell recovers full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hartwell clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hartwell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaul can't fight it off and eventually Hartwell manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Hartwell
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hartwell has gone for a leg lock! Gaul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartwell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Hartwell
Our spies down at at The Hartwell Dungeon inform us that Hartwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Hartwell
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Hartwell's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (6) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaul! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (8) vs (6) Hartwell#T3#
Hartwell is trying to improve his position.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
Gaul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul is staying tight to Hartwell's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul trying to control the position but Hartwell is working away. #SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartwell.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul pushes down on Hartwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away. #T6#
Gaul is pressing down on Hartwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartwell is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Hartwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hartwell manages to get to full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul pushing down on Hartwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Hartwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartwell.#SUB2#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul passes Hartwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Hartwell moves into full guard.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Gaul passes Hartwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Hartwell is defending well.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (6) Hartwell
Gaul content just to control the position here. #T9#
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hartwell defends it well.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartwell is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hartwell 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.#T10#
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet. #SUB2#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Gaul 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.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul moves into full mount! Hartwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (14) vs (6) Hartwell
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gaul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Gaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Gaul's body position as best he can.
Hartwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Hartwell keeps moving.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now.
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Gaul won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T13#
Gaul trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Hartwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (14) vs (8) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gaul dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (16) vs (8) Hartwell
Hartwell looks winded!
Hartwell wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hartwell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (19) vs (8) Hartwell#T14#
Gaul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (22) vs (8) Hartwell
Gaul trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Gaul looking to break Hartwell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hartwell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hartwell is trying to break free.
Hartwell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in. Hartwell is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gaul passes his arm under Hartwell's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hartwell taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hartwell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cerqueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Cerqueira#SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Cerqueira is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell has managed to slip his arm under Cerqueira's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cerqueira is tapping out! Submission win for Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Hartwell!
A relieved looking Brad Hartwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hole gets a clinch.
Hole tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hole gets underhooks to prevent Hartwell's takedown attempt.
Hartwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartwell after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hole after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell is working for takedown but Hole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartwell stops a takedown attempt from Hole.
Hole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hole gets tackled into the cage by Hartwell. Hartwell maintains the clinch.
Hole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartwell.
Hartwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hole is defending well.#T1##TD2#
Hartwell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hole regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Hartwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Hartwell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hole really is a fat lump.#T2#
Hole is taking a breather. Hartwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Hartwell
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hartwell can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hartwell can't escape the position.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole continues to stall.#T6#
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Hartwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#SUB#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hole is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Hartwell is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hartwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.#T10#
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hole working for a submission but Hartwell is keeping him at bay.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Hole.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartwell is still trying to improve position.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hartwell! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (14) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Hole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (17) vs (2) Hartwell
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balopoulos darts in and clinches Hartwell up against the cage.
Balopoulos is pressed up against the cage. Hartwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balopoulos down to the mat. Balopoulos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hartwell gets a clinch. #TD#
Hartwell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hartwell manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Balopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balopoulos wants to control but Hartwell postures up.#SUB#
Hartwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hartwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balopoulos keeps Hartwell under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos is trying to control Hartwell's posture but Hartwell avoids it.
Balopoulos regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hartwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hartwell seems to be working for a kimura but Balopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Balopoulos is defending well. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily.
Balopoulos is looking for a sweep. Hartwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hartwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balopoulos trying to control but Hartwell postures up.
#SUB#
Hartwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Balopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Hartwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been informed that Balopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hartwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balopoulos is just riding it out for now. Hartwell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hartwell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balopoulos defend it? Hartwell steps over the head and cranks it - Balopoulos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hartwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Hartwell!
Brad Hartwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fassett darts in and clinches Hartwell up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Fassett
Hartwell won't allow Fassett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hartwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fassett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hartwell has Fassett in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Fassett
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fassett has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Fassett
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fassett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hartwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fassett escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Fassett
Fassett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fassett controls the position.
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fassett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Hartwell being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Fassett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fassett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Fassett
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Fassett maintains control.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Fassett prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Fassett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fassett controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Fassett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fassett working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell is in no mood to give up.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Fassett isn't that keen on the idea.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Fassett controlling from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Fassett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fassett is controlling the pace.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Fassett is controlling well.
#T7#
Fassett controlling the action here.
Fassett prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Fassett controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fassett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but instead Fassett has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Fassett has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (13) Fassett
Fassett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hartwell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fassett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is being controlled here.
Hartwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Fassett controlling him for the moment.
Fassett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.#SUB#
Hartwell has an active guard here but Fassett has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now.
Fassett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hartwell 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.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11##SUB#
Hartwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fassett doesn't defend quickly enough and Hartwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Fassett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hartwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brad Hartwell!
Brad Hartwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Brad Hartwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olin Hartwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Brad Hartwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olin Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Olin Hartwell is letting Brad Hartwell control him for a moment.
Brad Hartwell tries to stand but Olin Hartwell is controlling his head.
Brad Hartwell taking a break here but Olin Hartwell is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olin Hartwell tries to roll over but Brad Hartwell keeps him under control.
Olin Hartwell looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Olin Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Brad Hartwell has control of the leg.
Brad Hartwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Olin Hartwell is not content to let Brad Hartwell control the position.
Olin Hartwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olin Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brad Hartwell preventing the sweep.
Brad Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Olin Hartwell is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brad Hartwell fails with the takedown
and Olin Hartwell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Olin Hartwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olin Hartwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brad Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brad Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brad Hartwell controls the position for a moment.
Brad Hartwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olin Hartwell.
I think Olin Hartwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Olin Hartwell wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Olin Hartwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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