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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiener.#CL#
Wiener has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Wiener has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strdoza regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Wiener wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiener defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.
Wiener tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Wiener tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wiener is defending well. Strdoza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wiener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Strdoza celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza 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:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 22 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco goes for a double leg but Everett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Everett continues to drive forward.#TD#
Everett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (0) Loco
Loco tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg.
Loco trying to control but Everett postures up.
Well, if Everett 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.
Loco wants to get back to full guard but Everett has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (5) vs (0) Loco
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.
Loco is trying desperately to improve position.
Everett controlling from mount. #SUB#
Everett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Everett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loco keeps trying to improve his position.
Everett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loco can't escape the position.
Loco looks winded!#T2#
Everett controlling from mount.
Loco is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Everett looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.#T3#
Loco gets back to half guard.
Everett controlling the action here. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loco wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
Everett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (8) vs (0) Loco#T4#
Everett controlling his opponent.
Everett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Everett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Everett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Everett controlling from mount. #T5#
Everett'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.#T6##SUB#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Everett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loco can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Loco is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.#T8##SUB#
Everett has hold of Loco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Everett controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Everett.#T9#
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Everett controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
#T10##SUB#
Everett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Loco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Everett 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 Loco's shoulder. That is not cool.
Further stalling from Everett.#SUB#
Everett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Everett staying calm.#T11##SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco being controlled for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Everett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Everett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Everett slows the pace down.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Everett is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Loco is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Loco is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Everett slows the pace down.
Loco looking for a sweep but Everett has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Everett (10) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Loco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett. #SUB#
Everett has hold of Loco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Filmore Everett waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fontaine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fontaine (0) vs (4) Hughes
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fontaine can't do much from the bottom here.
Hughes wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontaine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is staying tight to Fontaine's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Fontaine is defending well.
Hughes happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Fontaine is defending well.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fontaine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
Fontaine is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes controlling from side mount. #T3#
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Fontaine tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fontaine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Hughes 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.
Fontaine can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes looking to control but instead Fontaine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fontaine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Fontaine trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fontaine is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (0) vs (7) Hughes
Hughes wants to control the pace but Fontaine is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Fontaine wants to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Fontaine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hughes working for a guillotine from mount but Fontaine is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Hughes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fontaine is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Hughes tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Fontaine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fontaine tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Hughes wants to finish this one by submission but Fontaine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hughes.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fontaine is looking to escape.
Fontaine regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Fontaine defends the submission attempt.
Hughes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fontaine! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (0) vs (10) Hughes
Hughes tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away. #SUB2#
Hughes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fontaine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fontaine shrugs it off.
Fontaine working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Hughes tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Fontaine is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fontaine wants to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fontaine is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Fontaine is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
Fontaine can't escape the position.
Fontaine wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes prevents Fontaine from getting the reversal.
Hughes trying to control but Fontaine is having none of it. #T11#
Fontaine can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fontaine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hughes.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Fontaine is squirming around nicely.
Fontaine tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.#T12#
Fontaine 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: Fontaine (2) vs (10) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fontaine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Fontaine looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (12) Hughes
Hughes wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fontaine dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (4) vs (12) Hughes
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fontaine trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T14#
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontaine defends well.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontaine defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontaine postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 85 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Pancake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mason (4) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake keeping his opponent close.
Pancake wants to control but Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy. #T1#
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pancake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#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. #T4#
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 (4) vs (2) Pancake
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Pancake advances to half guard.
Mason wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Mason is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Pancake trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up. #T7##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 (6) vs (2) Pancake
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (6) vs (4) Pancake
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pancake is now in half guard.
Mason moves into full guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Pancake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (6) vs (7) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (6) vs (9) Pancake#T10#
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pancake on the ground.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake is stalling here but it's allowed Mason to get half guard.
Mason wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#T11#
Pancake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pancake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Pancake passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake is looking to pass Mason's guard but actually Mason recovers to full guard.
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Pancake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T14#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 (8) vs (9) Pancake
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 9 to 8.
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 43 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dalton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Dalton
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton working away.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shart is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Shart wants to control but Dalton postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shart being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Shart is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Dalton working away.
Shart is looking to reverse the position.
Shart being controlled for a moment.
Shart tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Dalton trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shart is looking to reverse the position.
Shart being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Dalton wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shart struggling a bit here.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shart will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shart is looking for a sweep.
Shart is not content to let Dalton control the position. #T5#
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Shart tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Shart trying to control but Dalton postures up.
#SUB#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton 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.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Shart looking to control.
Dalton stays in close to Shart's body and controls the position.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Shart tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (7) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dalton trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Dalton staying calm.#T10#
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Shart is trying to improve his position.
Shart is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton stalling. #T12#
Dalton is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shart tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Shart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (7) Dalton
Shart trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dalton just trying to survive but Shart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Shart looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Shart is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dalton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Shart manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (7) vs (7) Dalton
Dalton tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
Shart trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton 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.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Shart gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Shart takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
Hole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hole wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
Boxaaja wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole wants to sweep here but Boxaaja controlling him for the moment.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (2) Hole
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boxaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Boxaaja has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working. #T3#
Boxaaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxaaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hole seems to be working for a kimura but Boxaaja defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hole trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boxaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boxaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boxaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boxaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (6) vs (5) Hole#T5#
Boxaaja working away.
A control attempt from Hole but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (8) vs (5) Hole
Boxaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boxaaja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boxaaja.
Hole holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Hole to control.#T6#
Boxaaja fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja controlling the pace for now.
Boxaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hole is trying to control the position here but Boxaaja swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Boxaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Krnacova closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kraag stuffs it but Krnacova still has hold of him. Krnacova picks Kraag up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Krnacova slams Kraag to the floor and that's really hurt Kraag - he doesn't know where he is! Krnacova throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Krnacova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 25 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The Flamingo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Flamingo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hestler prevents it.
#TD2#
The Flamingo is trying to trip Hestler. He has hold of a leg but Hestler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Flamingo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Hestler looking for a sweep but The Flamingo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hestler (0) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (0) vs (10) The Flamingo
Good control from The Flamingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is in bad spot here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
The Flamingo tries to get the hooks in deep but Hestler pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is persistently looking for the submission but Hestler is defending it well.
The Flamingo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking to break Hestler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hestler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Flamingo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The Flamingo biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Hestler right now.
#T2##SUB2#
The Flamingo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hestler wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free.
Hestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Flamingo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Flamingo on the ground.
The Flamingo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hestler can't escape the position.
The Flamingo avoiding Hestler 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for the choke from the back position but Hestler is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hestler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Flamingo's arms. #SUB2#
Hestler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hestler is defending well but eventually The Flamingo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hestler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
A very excited looking Domingo The Flamingo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Hole in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hanma pulls Hole into guard.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanma for as long as he can get away with.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole advances to half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanma! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (0) Hanma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hole avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Hole wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape. #T2#
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanma wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanma is having none of it.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (3) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Hanma is continuing to stall.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma won't allow Hole to sweep him here. #T4#
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Hole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hole manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Hole's guard.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #T5#
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a kimura here.
Hole is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted?#T6#
Hole is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hanma wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Hole trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Hole trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Hole controlling the position for now.
Hole trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Hole is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Hole managing to control the position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole pulls Hanma in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T9#
Hanma is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Hanma trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanma passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (5) Hanma#SUB2#
Hanma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanma is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well. #T11#
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole stops Hanma from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hole, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanma controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hole! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (3) vs (7) Hanma
Hole is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hanma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Hanma looking to secure an arm triangle but Hole defends it well.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hole is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hole looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hole moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma wins on points by 7 to 3.
Baki Hanma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kraag has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kraag pulls Krnacova into guard.
#SUB#
Krnacova is posturing up here but Kraag has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Krnacova tries to roll out but it's too tight and Krnacova has to tap! Slick submission there by Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shart darts in looking for a takedown but Boxaaja gets double underhooks and turns Shart into the ropes.
Shart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxaaja walks away with a smile on his face. Shart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumsfeld Shart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boxaaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shart but great work by Boxaaja. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Shart trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard. #T2#
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shart controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Shart wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shart sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#T5#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Shart in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shart defends well.#T6#
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Boxaaja.
Shart passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.#SUB#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart. #T7#
Boxaaja trying to get back to full guard but Shart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (9) vs (4) Boxaaja#SUB#
Shart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boxaaja is now in Shart's guard. A big mistake from Shart there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (9) vs (6) Boxaaja
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Boxaaja is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (11) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T9#
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (14) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (16) vs (6) Boxaaja
Shart wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Boxaaja is trying to escape the mount.
Boxaaja wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart wants to control the action but instead Boxaaja gets a body lock and reverses into Shart's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (16) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart pulls Boxaaja in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controlling from the top position.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#T12##SUB#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (18) vs (8) Boxaaja#T13#
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart stands and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (21) vs (8) Boxaaja
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
Boxaaja struggling a bit here.
Boxaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Boxaaja is not content to let Shart control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart trying to control the position but Boxaaja is working away.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boxaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
Rumsfeld Shart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 85 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily#CL2#
and Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pancake can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Pancake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pancake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pancake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pancake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Mason#T1##SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Pancake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Mason#T2#
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mason has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake looking to control.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pancake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pancake is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (4) Mason
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T5#
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pancake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (9) vs (8) Mason
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
#T6#
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Pancake to sweep him here. #T8#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10##SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pancake holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Mason trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is trying to keep Mason in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 43 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 31 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snowstrinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Dalton not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton stalling.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski struggling a bit here.
Snowstrinski being controlled for a moment.
Dalton working away.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snowstrinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snowstrinski 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.#T3#
Snowstrinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snowstrinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Dalton just content to control the position. #T4#
Dalton trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Snowstrinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalton postures up.
Snowstrinski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snowstrinski for as long as he can get away with.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton not doing much here.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (11) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dalton controlling from mount. #T7#
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Snowstrinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Snowstrinski is trying to escape the mount.
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton wants to take Snowstrinski's back here but Snowstrinski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Snowstrinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Snowstrinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from taking his back.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Dalton prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Snowstrinski is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now. #T12#
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Dalton content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (14) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snowstrinski can't escape the position.
Dalton controlling from mount. #T14#
Snowstrinski tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snowstrinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Pacer Dalton 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:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries for a takedown but Pawn manages to get underhooks.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner is looking for a takedown.
Pawn's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abner.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Abner closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pawn tries to pull guard but Abner won't allow it.
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner wants to take the fight to the mat but Pawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
#T2#
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawn prevents it.
Abner wants a takedown but no success here.
Pawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawn jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abner prevents it.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Abner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Pawn is trying to trip Abner. He has hold of a leg but Abner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pawn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (0) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (2) Pawn
Abner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.#T5#
Abner is looking to advance position but Pawn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (2) vs (6) Pawn
Abner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (4) vs (6) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (7) vs (6) Pawn
Pawn is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Abner is trying to get an arm triangle but Pawn is defending well.
Abner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (9) vs (6) Pawn#T6#
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
Abner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawn is looking to escape.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Pawn is trying to escape the mount.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Abner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pawn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (8) Pawn#SUB2#
Pawn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (8) Pawn
Abner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (14) vs (8) Pawn#T8##SUB#
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working.
Abner working away.
Abner takes a little break here. Pawn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abner gets to mount! Pawn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (16) vs (8) Pawn#T9#
Pawn tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pawn wants to control but Abner is having none of it.
Abner trying to control but Pawn is having none of it.
Abner avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.#T10#
Abner controlling his opponent.
Pawn is desperately trying to improve his position but Abner has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Abner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uncle Abner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 24 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine tries to clinch up but The Flamingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fontaine looks for a takedown but The Flamingo sprawls well.
The Flamingo shoots in for a double leg but Fontaine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fontaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Flamingo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Flamingo wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
The Flamingo tries to counter with a takedown but Fontaine is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Fontaine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Flamingo to the ground. Fontaine is now in The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (2) Fontaine
The Flamingo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fontaine stands and throws The Flamingo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (5) Fontaine#SUB2#
Fontaine tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working.
The Flamingo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fontaine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Flamingo, who protects the arm well.
The Flamingo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Flamingo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Fontaine trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
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.
Fontaine controls the position.
The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fontaine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Fontaine tries to advance to mount but The Flamingo denies him.
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Flamingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Flamingo is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The Flamingo is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Fontaine taking a breather here.
Fontaine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Flamingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Flamingo wants to control but Fontaine postures up.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Flamingo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fontaine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fontaine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fontaine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fontaine working away.#T7##SUB2#
Fontaine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fontaine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Flamingo is not content to let Fontaine control the position. #T8#
Fontaine working away.#SUB2#
Fontaine tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The Flamingo struggling a bit here.
Fontaine trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom. #T9#
The Flamingo is trying to work for a sweep but Fontaine has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: The Flamingo (0) vs (7) Fontaine
Fontaine wants to control the pace but The Flamingo is squirming around nicely.
The Flamingo is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
The Flamingo wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
The Flamingo prevents Fontaine from taking his back.
The Flamingo wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
Fontaine trying to control but The Flamingo is having none of it. #T11#
The Flamingo is desperately trying to improve his position but Fontaine has a good base and remains in mount.
The Flamingo tries to lock up and control but Fontaine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fontaine trying to control but The Flamingo is having none of it. #T12#
Fontaine fails to advance to The Flamingo's back.
The Flamingo wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
The Flamingo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Flamingo 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: The Flamingo (2) vs (7) Fontaine
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fontaine working for a triangle but The Flamingo defends it easily.
#T13#
The Flamingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a triangle but The Flamingo pushes his legs off easily.
Fontaine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
The Flamingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Flamingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Fontaine looking for a triangle here. The Flamingo is fighting it but it looks tight! Fontaine pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, The Flamingo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trip Fontaine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trip Fontaine made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Krnacova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Krnacova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krnacova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole passes into half guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Hole controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krnacova for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Krnacova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krnacova. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Krnacova
Hole controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Krnacova tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Krnacova is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole has isolated one of Krnacova's arms. Krnacova looking to fight him off but Hole twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hole!
After the big win, Jackson Hole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 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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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 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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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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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