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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
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 65 wins and 36 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 52 losses; Baki Hanma! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fontaine walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Hanma gets a clinch. Fontaine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hanma to keep the fight standing. Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fontaine tries to pull guard but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Fontaine forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Trip Fontaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma. Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma's coach down at Gonzasco Hydropathy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD# Fontaine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fontaine (4) vs (0) Hanma#SUB# Fontaine is looking for the choke from the back position but Hanma is controlling his hands well. Hanma prevents Fontaine from getting a body triangle. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Fontaine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Fontaine slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fontaine is trying to stick to Hanma's back but Hanma is turning into Fontaine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fontaine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (4) vs (2) Hanma 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. Hanma wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #SUB# Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontaine swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fontaine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (6) vs (2) Hanma The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Fontaine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Fontaine trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. Fontaine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (9) vs (2) Hanma Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Hanma struggling a bit here. Hanma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fontaine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Fontaine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hanma is not content to let Fontaine control the position. Fontaine working away. Fontaine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB# Fontaine tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well. #T3# Hanma is trying to improve his position. Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hanma is trying to control Fontaine's posture but Fontaine avoids it. A lull in the action here. Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Fontaine keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fontaine trying to control the position but Hanma is working away. Fontaine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hanma's legs. Hanma is trying to control Fontaine's posture but Fontaine avoids it. #T5##SUB# Fontaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hanma is trying to improve his position. Fontaine wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. Hanma 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. Hanma is trying to control Fontaine's posture but Fontaine avoids it. Hanma manages to get back to half guard. Hanma tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control. Fontaine trying to pass the guard but Hanma defending well. #T6# Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fontaine postures up.
#SUB2# Hanma working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
#SUB2# Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fontaine defends it easily.#SUB2# Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fontaine defends it easily.#T7##SUB2# Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Fontaine defends easily.
Fontaine pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Fontaine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Fontaine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Fontaine seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg. #SUB2# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8# Fontaine is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now. Fontaine is taking a breather. Hanma 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. Hanma wants to get back to full guard. Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Fontaine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fontaine pulls his head out easily. #T9# Fontaine trying to pass the guard but Hanma defending well. #SUB# Fontaine is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fontaine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hanma is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fontaine pulls his head out easily. Hanma tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg. Fontaine trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. Fontaine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard. Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Fontaine sits in half guard. #T11# Fontaine is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fontaine pulls his head out easily. Hanma trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fontaine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Hanma looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fontaine passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (12) vs (2) Hanma Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fontaine advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fontaine (14) vs (2) Hanma#T12##SUB# Fontaine working for a guillotine from mount but Hanma is in no mood to give up. Hanma tries to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away. Hanma working to try and regain half guard.
Hanma tries to control Fontaine's body but Fontaine pushes him off. Hanma squirms to his side and now Fontaine has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fontaine (17) vs (2) Hanma Fontaine trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hanma doesn't escape. Hanma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fontaine's guard. Nice work there by Hanma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (17) vs (4) Hanma#T13# Fontaine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Fontaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily. Fontaine pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage. Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fontaine looking to control.
#T14# Hanma looking to pass the guard. Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Fontaine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Fontaine takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. Trip Fontaine retains his super heavyweight title! Trip Fontaine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 35 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 51 losses; Red Hestler! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? The fight stays on the outside here - Hestler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Hestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gardener (0) vs (4) Hestler Gardener is looking to reverse the position. Gardener is trying to control Hestler's posture but Hestler avoids it. Hestler wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy. Gardener wants to control but Hestler postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardener is trying to improve his position. Hestler controlling the position from side mount. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1# Hestler wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here as Hestler stalls from top position. Gardener is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Hestler working away. Hestler controlling from side mount. Gardener struggling a bit here. Gardener manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gardener wants to get back to full guard. Hestler is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Hestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardener haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gardener is working hard here to advance position. Hestler trying to control the action but Gardener is working from the bottom. Gardener is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gardener is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (4) vs (4) Hestler Gardener keeps control of the position easily here as Hestler tries to buck him off.
Hestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Hestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener controlling from the full mount. Hestler working to try and regain half guard.
#T3# Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener controlling the pace for now. Gardener continues to stall. Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Hestler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gardener'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. Hestler tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control. Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. Hestler is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5# Hestler wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away. Hestler can't escape the position.
Gardener controlling the pace for now. Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Gardener controlling from the full mount. Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Gardener controlling his opponent. #T6# Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape. Hestler tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Hestler tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away. Hestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount. Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. #T7# Gardener content just to control the position here. Hestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Gardener trying to control but Hestler is having none of it. Hestler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. Hestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8# Gardener controlling the pace for now. Hestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gardener trying to control but Hestler is having none of it. Hestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. Hestler tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains 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.#T9# Gardener content just to control the position here. Gardener avoids the attempt from Hestler to control. Gardener controlling from the full mount. Hestler is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener content just to control the position here. Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10# Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Hestler is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hestler can't escape the position.
Hestler tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11# Gardener wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gardener looking to control but Hestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener controlling his opponent. Hestler is trying to escape the mount.
Hestler wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.#T12# Hestler manages to regain half guard. Good work. Gardener stalling. Gardener wants to control but Hestler is keeping him busy. Gardener content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Hestler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (7) vs (4) Hestler Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. More hug and hope from Gardener.#T13# This is a sustained period of stalling by Gardener. Hestler is looking to get to half guard. Gardener controlling the pace for now. Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape. Gardener controlling the pace for now. #T14# Hestler is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. Hestler is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. Hestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hestler is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gardener tries to control but Hestler wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Gardener takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. Our winner, Kael Gardener, 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 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
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 13 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Loco drives through and clinches with Lilo Fan against the ropes.
#TD# Loco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Loco is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up. #SUB2# Lilo Fan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (0) Lilo Fan 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. Lilo Fan controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself. Lilo Fan 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (0) Lilo Fan Lilo Fan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Loco wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping him busy. #T2# Loco is staying tight to Lilo Fan's torso, preventing him from escaping. Lilo Fan trying to control but Loco flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (8) vs (0) Lilo Fan Lilo Fan trying to control the hands but Loco won't let him. Lilo Fan is in bad spot here.
Lilo Fan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3# Lilo Fan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Loco is staying active. Lilo Fan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Loco.
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 Lilo Fan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Loco controlling from the back.#T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Loco'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. I really don't envy Lilo Fan right now.
Loco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A lull in the action here.
Lilo Fan wants to control his opponent's hands but Loco gets his hands free. Loco trying to control momentarily.
Loco avoiding Lilo Fan 's attempts to control his hands. #T5##SUB# Loco looking to break Lilo Fan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lilo Fan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Loco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Loco trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lilo Fan doesn't escape. Lilo Fan can't escape the position.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position but Loco manages to sink in the hooks. Lilo Fan tries to escape the position.
#T6# Lilo Fan trying to control the position but Loco manages to sink in the hooks. A lull in the action here.
Loco is trying to control but Lilo Fan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Loco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Loco tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away. Lilo Fan tries to hold on but Loco postures up.#T7# Loco prevents Lilo Fan from getting the reversal. Loco controlling his opponent. Loco looking to control but Lilo Fan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Loco is really struggling to control Lilo Fan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8# Lilo Fan reaches up to try and control the position but Loco seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lilo Fan rolls and tries to escape and now Loco has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Loco (11) vs (0) Lilo Fan Loco has the hooks in. Lilo Fan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Lilo Fan trying to survive by controlling the hands. Lilo Fan is continuing to stall. Lilo Fan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9# You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lilo Fan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Loco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lilo Fan trying to control but Loco postures up.
Loco is pressing down on Lilo Fan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lilo Fan is holding on for now. #SUB2# Lilo Fan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Loco. Oh but Lilo Fan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Loco goes limp - he's gone! Lilo Fan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hard Core Lilo Fan! A relieved looking Hard Core Lilo Fan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 155 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Massey moves into the clinch.#TD2# Massey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pancake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Massey to the mat. Massey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Massey (0) vs (2) Pancake Massey wants to sweep but no luck. Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massey is keeping the position for now. Massey keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB# Massey is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Massey wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment. Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Pancake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massey has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Massey (2) vs (2) Pancake Pancake keeping full guard, as Massey tries to pass. #SUB2# Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Massey defends it easily.#T2# Massey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Massey pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Well, if Massey 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.
#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Massey 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.
Well, if Massey 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.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Massey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4# Massey passes into side control, despite Pancake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (5) vs (2) Pancake Pancake tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Massey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Massey (7) vs (2) Pancake#SUB# Massey has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pancake is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karson Massey! |
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Event:
GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
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 101 wins and 36 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 52 losses; Ceferino Garcia! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Garcia clinches up with Shart and pushes him back against the ropes. Shart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Garcia pulls guard effortlessly. Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart is stalling in the full guard. Garcia looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shart wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Shart controls from within his opponent's guard. Garcia working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Shart trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shart has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (3) vs (0) Garcia Shart trying to control the position but Garcia is working away. Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Garcia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (5) vs (0) Garcia Shart looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off. Shart controlling from mount. Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Shart trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. Garcia can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB# Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Garcia can't escape the position.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Garcia keeps trying to improve his position. Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Garcia tries to hold on but Shart postures up. Shart controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. Shart looking to control and managing it successfully. Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shart trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. Garcia tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5# Garcia is trying desperately to improve position. Shart controlling from the full mount. #SUB# Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well. Garcia wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away. Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shart trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #SUB# Shart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.#T6# Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time. Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Shart controlling from the full mount. Garcia tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off. #SUB# Shart has hold of Garcia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garcia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7# Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shart content just to control the position here. Garcia regains half guard. Shart is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer. Garcia trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
#T8# Garcia is controlling Shart's trapped leg to prevent Shart from advancing to side control. Garcia tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg. Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB# Shart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Shart wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. Garcia controlling the leg, holding on 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. Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T9# Garcia wants to get back to full guard. Shart trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Shart postures up.
Shart passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard. Shart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Garcia is trying to control but Shart passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (8) vs (0) Garcia#T10##SUB# Shart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Shart is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well. Garcia tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shart easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (10) vs (0) Garcia Garcia gets back to half guard. Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T11# Shart slips nicely into half guard. Shart trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well. #SUB# Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Shart is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shart to get the leverage. #SUB# Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. Garcia wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12# Shart is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garcia is still trying to improve position. Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (13) vs (0) Garcia Shart avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.#T13# Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shart controlling the position easily from mount. Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shart. Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action. #T14# Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Shart controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #SUB# Shart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Shart takes the fight on points by 13 to 0. Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SYN 1166 Brown vs. Gong
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Jacckson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fadda Jr under the eye. Fadda Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away. Jacckson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD# Jacckson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacckson is in Fadda Jr's guard. Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Jacckson controlling him for the moment. Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving. Jacckson stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Jacckson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet. Jacckson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jacckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacckson sitting in guard here, content to control. We've been hearing that Jacckson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fadda Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson. Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet. Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body. Jacckson is in close to Fadda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jacckson working some strikes from top position. Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Fadda Jr's brow. Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Fadda Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacckson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fadda Jr 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. Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving. #T3# Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fadda Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between Fadda Jr's legs - danger averted. Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving. Jacckson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fadda Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Fadda Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacckson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4# Fadda Jr won't allow Jacckson to get back to his feet. Fadda Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacckson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jacckson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Jacckson dives in and scores a takedown into Fadda Jr's guard. Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Jacckson stays in close to Fadda Jr's body and controls the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Jacckson gets a clinch. Jacckson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jacckson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Fadda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacckson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fadda Jr has time to react. Fadda Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jacckson fails in his attempt to clinch. Jacckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD# Jacckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fadda Jr is not content to let Jacckson control the position. Fadda Jr is trying to improve his position.#T1# Fadda Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Fadda Jr struggling a bit here. Jacckson wants to control for a moment but Fadda Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Jacckson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jacckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jacckson working the head and body with strikes. Jacckson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fadda Jr trying to control here.
#T2# Jacckson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fadda Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Jacckson is controlling well.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Jacckson postures up.
Fadda Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacckson content to control rather than advance. Jacckson wants to free his trapped foot but Fadda Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jacckson is keen to just control but Fadda Jr is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB# Fadda Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacckson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard. Jacckson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard. Fadda Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fadda Jr trying to control here.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fadda Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jacckson prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jacckson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jacckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fadda Jr keeps the fight on the outside. Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fadda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fadda Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Jacckson throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range. Fadda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacckson throws out the jab. Jacckson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fadda Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head but Fadda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacckson throws a nice looking combination but Fadda Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely. Fadda Jr digs a good body shot into Jacckson's ribs. Fadda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jacckson ducks down to avoid it. Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that second round. That's time! Jacckson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Jacckson scores with a jab to the body. Jacckson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fadda Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacckson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fadda Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacckson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fadda Jr scrambles back to his feet. Fadda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fadda Jr dodges the punch combination from Jacckson.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but Jacckson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Fadda Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Fadda Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jacckson trying to control but Fadda Jr is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacckson wants to pass the guard but Fadda Jr is keeping the position. KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet. #T1# Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving. Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Fadda Jr has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle. Jacckson working some strikes from top position. Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body. Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jacckson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadda Jr can do to turn this around?#T2# Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body. Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully. Jacckson wants to pass the guard but Fadda Jr is keeping the position. Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jacckson lands a couple of elbows. Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Fadda Jr has his foot on Jacckson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacckson works his way back into a safe position though. Jacckson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control. Jacckson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound. Fadda Jr controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself. Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Fadda Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacckson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacckson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully. KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Jacckson controlling him for the moment. Jacckson scoring with some ground and pound. Jacckson passes Fadda Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Jacckson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fadda Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacckson. Jacckson is trying to control. Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fadda Jr wants to control but Jacckson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight! KO Jacckson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacckson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Jacckson! KO Jacckson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 12 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Baki Hanma! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
#TD2# Hanma jumps guard and drags Loco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Loco has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (3) vs (0) Hanma Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hanma prevents Loco from moving into mount. Loco controlling from side mount. Hanma is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma sneaks back 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. Hanma has his hands clasped together around Loco's back. He's all about the action. Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hanma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB2# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hanma wants to control but Loco is keeping busy.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Loco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hanma trying to control here.
Loco wants to free his trapped foot but Hanma is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Hanma tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg. Loco controlling the action here. Loco trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #SUB2# Hanma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hanma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2# Hanma looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loco passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (6) vs (0) Hanma Hanma struggling a bit here. Loco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hanma struggling a bit here. Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Loco working away. Loco wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. Loco slows the pace down. Hanma is looking for a sweep. Hanma wants to control but Loco postures up. Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5# Hanma is not content to let Loco control the position. Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. Hanma stops Loco from passing to mount. Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loco off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loco (6) vs (4) Hanma Hanma not allowing Loco to control his hands. #SUB2# Loco fending off the submission attempt from Hanma. #SUB2# Loco showing good submission defense here.
#T6##SUB2# Hanma working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loco is doing well to defend. Hanma seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loco is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baki Hanma! Baki Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 4 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Karson Massey! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Hardy drives through with a takedown into Massey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Massey Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hardy looking to pass the guard. Massey trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Massey We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Massey is trying to improve his position. Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1# You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Massey is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling 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. Hardy'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. Massey wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T2# Hardy takes a little break here. Massey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Massey struggling a bit here. Massey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Massey being controlled for a moment. Massey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Massey tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control. Massey trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Massey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (0) Massey Massey tries to control Hardy's body but Hardy pushes him off. Massey squirms to his side and now Hardy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (11) vs (0) Massey#SUB# Hardy has got one arm under Massey's chin. This could be trouble... Massey trying to control the other hand but Hardy gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Massey has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nero Hardy! A very excited looking Nero Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 46 wins and 52 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 154 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Garcia pushes Pancake up against the ropes in a clinch. Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD# Garcia decides to pull guard. Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pancake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Pancake Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard. Garcia won't allow Pancake to sweep him here. Garcia wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#SUB2# Pancake working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard. Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard. #T1# Pancake is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Pancake Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Garcia mounts Pancake! Really nice guard pass there! Pancake is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Garcia controlling the pace for now. Garcia wants to take Pancake's back here but Pancake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2# Garcia controlling from the full mount. Garcia is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pancake is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Pancake#T3# What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Pancake can't escape the position.
Garcia biding his time, controlling Pancake. #T4# Garcia'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. Garcia has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. Pancake is in bad spot here.
#T5# Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
Further stalling from Garcia. This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia. Pancake tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
#T6# Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape. Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7# Pancake just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Garcia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8# Garcia controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape. #T9# Garcia continues to hold on tight.#T10##T11##T12# Garcia has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake. Garcia continues to stall. Pancake is trying to break free.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. #T13# What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More hug and hope from Garcia. Garcia is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position. Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #T14# Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Garcia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position. Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 34 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 36 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Gardener closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Gardener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shart uses from the top position. Gardener wants to sweep but no luck. Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Shart postures up.
Shart preventing the sweep. Gardener keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass. Shart won't allow Gardener to sweep him here. Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Shart Shart is trying to keep Gardener in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Shart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gardener is defending well. Shart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gardener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shart celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart! Rumsfeld Shart gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C416: Sang Hun vs Cheese III
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1# Tama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a body shot.
Tama fails with the takedown and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut. Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Tama's shoulder, as Tama tries to avoid the shot. Torvik cracks Tama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. No luck for Tama with that takedown attempt. Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Torvik. No joy for Tama on that attempt. A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama's head.#TD# Tama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Torvik pulls Tama in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Tama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tama is in close to Torvik's body, working some short punches and elbows. Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tama connects with a couple of short punches. Torvik looking to control.
Tama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tama controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tama lands a couple of elbows. Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Torvik looking to control.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. Torvik looking for a sweep. Not yet Torvik, not yet. Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tama content to stall in guard here. Tama passes easily into side control. Nice work. Torvik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tama's best efforts. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tama winds up and cracks Torvik with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3# Tama is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Torvik is controlling Tama's position as best he can from this difficult position. Torvik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama slips a nice elbow through Torvik's hands, connecting with Torvik's forehead. Torvik is looking for a sweep. Tama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torvik has managed to free his arm - good work. Tama lands with a punch from half guard. Tama lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Torvik is trying to get back to full guard. Torvik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though. Torvik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torvik. Tama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvik swivels though and keeps the full guard. Torvik keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Torvik wants to sweep here but Tama controlling him for the moment. Tama wants to control from the top but Torvik keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikora Tama will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Torvik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Torvik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Tama slips a straight right by Torvik. Torvik stuffs the takedown attempt from Tama. Tama gets slowly back to his feet. Tama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torvik under the eye. A low kick from Torvik is predictable there #TD# and Tama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torvik won't be happy with that. Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torvik keeps working. Torvik is looking to regain half guard here but Tama keeps moving and retains side control. Tama working the head and body with strikes. We've been informed that Torvik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Tama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1# Tama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Tama is working Torvik over with some ground and pound from side control. Tama wants to control but Torvik is keeping him busy. Tama scores with punches from side control. Torvik is trying to control Tama's posture but Tama avoids it. Tama works to advance to full mount. Torvik defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Tama controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Torvik is working to get back to half guard.
Tama with shots to the head and body - Torvik looks very uncomfortable down there. Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2# Tama landing punches. Tama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Torvik working to try and regain half guard.
Tama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Tama lands a big elbow. Torvik is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action. Torvik is desperately trying to improve his position but Tama has a good base and remains in mount. Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around? Tama lands with some strikes. Torvik tries to reverse the position but Tama maintains control. Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# BOOM! Tama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Tama tries to control but Torvik wriggling away. #SUB# Tama is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tama extends the arm and Torvik is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikora Tama! |
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Event:
GFY 124 El Senor Muneca
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 52 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Xicko Loco! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Loco clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD# Hanma successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Hanma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Loco has passed into half guard!
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily. Hanma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (3) Loco Hanma is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount. Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Loco controlling his opponent. Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (0) vs (6) Loco Hanma is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1# Hanma trying to control the action but Loco just sinks the hooks in. I really don't envy Hanma right now.
Hanma trying to control the position but Loco manages to sink in the hooks. Hanma tries to break free.
Loco doesn't have the hooks in and Hanma manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (6) Loco Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace. Hanma looking to pass the guard. Hanma wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. #T2# Loco is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up. Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hanma wants to pass the guard but Loco is keeping 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. Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace. Loco keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hanma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Loco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (8) Loco#T3# Hanma keeping full guard, as Loco tries to pass. #SUB# Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
#SUB# Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well. Loco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Loco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. Hanma keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #T4# Hanma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Hanma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Loco 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 Hanma. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (2) vs (11) Loco Loco is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hanma struggling a bit here. Hanma tries to buck Loco off but Loco is having none of it.#T5# Loco is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hanma is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it. A control attempt from Hanma but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (2) vs (13) Loco Hanma regains half guard. Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma is not content to let Loco control the position.#T6##SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Loco wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it. Loco not doing much here.
Loco is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Loco wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well. Loco is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.#T7# Loco trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. Hanma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB# Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hanma is pressing down on Loco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Loco 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. Hanma is trying to keep Loco in close.
#SUB# Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8# Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control. Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. Hanma wants to sweep but no luck. Hanma is trying to control the position but Loco postures up. Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB# Hanma has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Loco doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanma has managed to lock this one up! Can Loco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanma on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma! Baki Hanma 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 124 El Senor Muneca
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
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 46 wins and 51 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 67 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Snowstrinski has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snowstrinski to keep the fight standing.#TD# Garcia pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. Garcia looking to control.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace. 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. Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SUB2# Snowstrinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2# Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.#SUB2# Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. #T2# Garcia trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. Garcia stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position. Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski. Garcia wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. Garcia trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia content to stall in guard here. Snowstrinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Garcia trying to control the position here. Garcia trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia. Garcia is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up. Snowstrinski controlling from the top position. #T4# Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Snowstrinski trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Snowstrinski is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Garcia keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass. Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Garcia being controlled here, momentarily. #T5# Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Snowstrinski is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski Garcia wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Garcia preventing the sweep. #T6# Snowstrinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (4) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control. Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard. #T7# Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Garcia keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass. Garcia controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself. Snowstrinski trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia is controlling Snowstrinski's posture. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T8# Snowstrinski postures up.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snowstrinski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2# Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Garcia managing to control the position. Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.#T9# Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position. Garcia is trying to hold Snowstrinski in close to prevent damage but Snowstrinski has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski 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.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10# Snowstrinski preventing the sweep. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski slips nicely into half guard. Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. #SUB2# Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
#T11# Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Garcia wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcia is controlling Snowstrinski's position as best he can from this difficult position. Garcia is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?#T12# Garcia is trying is best to control the position here. Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work. Garcia trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. Well,Garcia is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2# Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13# Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Garcia keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass. Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Snowstrinski is stalling in the full guard. #T14# Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Garcia is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture. Snowstrinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (4) vs (7) Snowstrinski Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Snowstrinski wins on points by 7 to 4. Olaf Snowstrinski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GFY 124 El Senor Muneca
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
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 23 wins and 34 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 55 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# The Flamingo darts in and clinches Gardener up against the ropes.#TD# Gardener has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed The Flamingo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gardener (4) vs (0) The Flamingo The Flamingo turns into Gardener and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (4) vs (2) The Flamingo Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The Flamingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gardener continues to stall. The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Flamingo preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Flamingo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (6) vs (2) The Flamingo The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# The Flamingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardener defends it easily. Gardener is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# The Flamingo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gardener controlling the action here. Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The Flamingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though. Gardener wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy. #T2# Gardener controlling the action here. Gardener is trying to control the action in half guard but The Flamingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gardener is trying to control the action in half guard but The Flamingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gardener tries to pass to full mount but The Flamingo defends it. The Flamingo is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard. The Flamingo tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg. The Flamingo trying to control but Gardener postures up.
#T3# Gardener content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gardener prevents The Flamingo from improving his position. The Flamingo is looking to control Gardener's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Flamingo avoid being mounted? Gardener trying to control the pace. The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard. Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard. The Flamingo tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg. #T4# Gardener moves into full mount! The Flamingo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (9) vs (2) The Flamingo Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gardener wants to control the pace but The Flamingo is squirming around nicely. The Flamingo tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control. Gardener avoids the attempt from The Flamingo to control. Gardener wants to control the pace but The Flamingo is squirming around nicely. The Flamingo 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. 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. Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gardener wants to take a breather but The Flamingo is having none of it. Gardener wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is defending well. #T5# The Flamingo is not content to let Gardener control the position. Gardener is taking a breather. The Flamingo 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. Gardener is looking to advance position but The Flamingo won't allow it. Gardener stalling. The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
Gardener prevents The Flamingo from improving his position. Gardener wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy. The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard. The Flamingo wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
#T6# The Flamingo is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The Flamingo wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Gardener wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy. The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener is taking a breather. The Flamingo 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. Gardener is stalling here. The Flamingo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gardener seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Flamingo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (9) vs (6) The Flamingo The Flamingo controls the position. Gardener is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Flamingo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7# Gardener keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully. Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Flamingo won't allow Gardener to sweep him here. Gardener is trying to control the position but The Flamingo postures up. The Flamingo trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. Gardener controlling the position. Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (11) vs (6) The Flamingo#T8##SUB2# The Flamingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gardener postures up.
Gardener looking to pass the guard. Gardener trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom. The Flamingo looking for a sweep. Not yet The Flamingo, not yet. Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gardener content to stall in guard here. #T9# The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# The Flamingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardener is aware though and is defending well. Gardener wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving. #SUB2# The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Gardener avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass. The Flamingo trying to control the position.
#T10# Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gardener advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (14) vs (6) The Flamingo Gardener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The Flamingo wants to control but Gardener postures up. Gardener is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Gardener wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy. The Flamingo tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position. Gardener in side control, just content to control the action for now. The Flamingo is not content to let Gardener control the position. #T11# The Flamingo is looking for a sweep. Gardener passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Flamingo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (16) vs (6) The Flamingo Gardener controlling from mount. Gardener'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. The Flamingo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but The Flamingo is working away. The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Gardener is controlling well.
#T12# Gardener works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (19) vs (6) The Flamingo Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Flamingo is looking to escape. Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The Flamingo tries to hold on but Gardener postures up. Gardener trying to control but The Flamingo is having none of it. #T13# The Flamingo is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener controlling from mount. The Flamingo can't escape the position.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The Flamingo is looking to get to half guard. Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14# The Flamingo is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener looking to control but The Flamingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. More hug and hope from Gardener. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gardener looking to control but The Flamingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The Flamingo 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Gardener takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 124 El Senor Muneca
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 41 losses; Uncle Abner! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Massey fails with the takedown.#CL2# Abner moves into the clinch.#TD2# Abner manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Abner is looking for a triangle but Massey pushes his legs off easily.
Massey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground. Abner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abner is controlling Massey's posture.#SUB2# Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. Massey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (3) vs (0) Abner#SUB# Massey swings around for an armbar but Abner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Massey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Massey (3) vs (2) Abner Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Abner wants to pass the guard but Massey is keeping the position. Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# Abner preventing the sweep. Massey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Abner sitting in guard here, content to control. Let's hope that Abner 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.#SUB# Massey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abner passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Abner is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Massey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Abner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (3) vs (5) Abner Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Massey is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Abner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Massey (3) vs (8) Abner#SUB2# Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Massey is controlling his hands well. I really don't envy Massey right now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# Abner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB2# Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Abner working for a choke but Massey is defending well. #SUB2# Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Massey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Abner controlling the position well here. Massey rolled but Abner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6##SUB2# Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Massey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Massey.#SUB2# Abner looking for the choke but no joy. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Abner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Massey doesn't escape. Well, with Abner on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Massey is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T7##SUB2# Massey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abner's arms. Massey is really stuck here.
Massey trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Abner looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8# Abner keeps control of the position as Massey tries to break free.
Good control from Abner. Massey is trying to break free.
Abner biding his time, controlling Massey. Massey trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks. Abner controlling from the back. Massey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9# A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon. Massey tries to escape but Abner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Abner keeps control of the position easily here as Massey tries to buck him off.
Abner is continuing to stall.#T10# Massey tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Massey right now.
#SUB2# Massey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Massey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Massey for a finish. Abner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11##SUB2# Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Massey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Abner is riding his opponent, not letting Massey buck him off. #SUB2# Massey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abner's arms. #T12# Abner controls the action.#SUB2# Abner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Massey has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Massey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner. #SUB2# Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13##SUB2# Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Massey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Massey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Massey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Abner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14# Abner doesn't have the hooks in and Massey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Massey (5) vs (8) Abner Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Massey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Massey (5) vs (10) Abner
And that's the end of the fight! Abner wins on points by 10 to 5. Uncle Abner gave a mention to Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1# Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dratchev motions for Torvik to come forward. Dratchev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it. Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dratchev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut. Dratchev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Torvik misses with a looping left. Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Torvik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Torvik. Torvik misses with an uppercut. Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2# Dratchev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses. Torvik controlling the position. Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Dratchev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Torvik 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. Dratchev trying to control but Torvik is working from the bottom. Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Torvik. Torvik keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dratchev throws a right and a left that both miss. Dratchev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Torvik counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Dratchev pushes Torvik up against the cage in a clinch. Dratchev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Torvik scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land. Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action.
#TD2# Dratchev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torvik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dratchev is working away from the top position though. Torvik tries to roll over but Dratchev keeps him under control. Dratchev is looking to stall here but Torvik recovers full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dratchev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvik swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dratchev throwing strikes but missing. Dratchev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dratchev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torvik's guard. Torvik wants to get back to full guard. We've been informed that Dratchev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Torvik trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up.
#SUB2# Dratchev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torvik sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2# Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dratchev in particular looking to stall. Dratchev thows a huge punch but Torvik dodges it nicely.
Dratchev is thwarting Torvik's attempts to control the position. Dratchev is just content to waste time from the top position. Torvik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Torvik working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dratchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut. Dratchev shoots in but Torvik avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Torvik takes the fight into the clinch. Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Torvik. Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage. Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Dratchev pulls Torvik into guard.
Torvik trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torvik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment. Torvik advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Dratchev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dratchev is looking for a sweep. Dratchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Torvik controlling the position from side mount. #T2# Torvik tries to advance to mount but can't. Dratchev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torvik's best efforts. Dratchev is looking for a sweep. Torvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dratchev wants to control but Torvik is keeping busy and won't allow it. Torvik is keen to just control but Dratchev is a slippery customer. Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torvik. Dratchev controlling the position for now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Torvik is trying to control. Dratchev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dratchev misses with a head kick.
#T3# Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dratchev dips to his left and cracks Torvik with an uppercut! Dratchev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Torvik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Dratchev. Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dratchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik. Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far. Dratchev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dratchev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Torvik throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it. A right-left combo lands from Dratchev. Dratchev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dratchev scores with a punch to the head. Dratchev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torvik backs up against the cage.
Dratchev slips under a jab from Torvik. Dratchev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4# Dratchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev jabbing away but nothing is landing. A quick step to the side and Torvik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dratchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range. Dratchev misses with an uppercut
letting Torvik counter with a right hand. Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torvik is looking to counter punch. Surkho Dratchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik. Torvik scores with a nice strike. Torvik misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Dratchev counters with a nice double leg into guard. Torvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torvik is on top in guard.
#REVR# Torvik stopping the sweep attempt from Dratchev. Torvik is fighting to break Dratchev's control of his arms but Dratchev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surkho Dratchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Torvik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torvik there as he acknowledges the shot. Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range. Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2# Dratchev scores with a takedown into Torvik's guard. Torvik tries to land a sweep but no joy. Torvik is working hard here to advance position. Dratchev with a flurry of punches that miss. Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here. Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dratchev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Dratchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torvik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dratchev has Torvik in his guard.#REVR# Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment. #T1# Dratchev controls Torvik momentarily but Torvik frees himself. Dratchev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Dratchev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2# Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Torvik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dratchev 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. Torvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dratchev forces his way into half guard.#T3# Dratchev lands with a punch from half guard. Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg. Dratchev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Dratchev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Torvik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Dratchev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dratchev working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Torvik slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#SUB2# Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions.
Torvik wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torvik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Torvik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dratchev just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that's the end of the fight! Surkho Dratchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dratchev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surkho Dratchev! An out of breath Surkho Dratchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GFY 123 Punch it, Margaret
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
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 45 wins and 51 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Karson Massey! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Massey.#TD2# Massey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position. Garcia pushes down on Massey's leg and manages to get into half guard. Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Massey is trying to control but Garcia passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (0) Massey We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia 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 Massey's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1# Massey 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. Massey is positioning himself to get back 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. Massey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (5) vs (0) Massey Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2# Garcia prevents Massey from getting the reversal. Massey has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Massey Garcia controls the position. Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Garcia'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.#T4# I really don't envy Massey right now.
Garcia controlling from the back. Massey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5# Massey tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Massey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Garcia controlling the position well here. Massey rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garcia continues to stall.#T6# Garcia is not going to allow Massey to sit and survive in this position. Massey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
More hug and hope from Garcia. Massey can't escape the position.
Massey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7# Garcia biding his time, controlling Massey. Massey trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in. Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Massey's body.
#T8##T9# Massey is really stuck here.
Massey is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Garcia controls the action. Garcia continues to hold on tight.#T10# Garcia is not going to allow Massey to sit and survive in this position. Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Massey's body.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Massey tries to break free.
Garcia controlling from the back.#T11# Massey trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him. Garcia is hanging on to Massey's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12##T13# Massey is really stuck here.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Massey buck him off. #T14# I really don't envy Massey right now.
Massey wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. Garcia is hanging on to Massey's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Massey doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 123 Punch it, Margaret
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
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 23 wins and 33 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 67 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Snowstrinski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gardener! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gardener (0) vs (4) Snowstrinski Gardener is trying to get back to half guard. Gardener gets back 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. Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though. Gardener wants to get back to full guard. Gardener trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Snowstrinski not doing much here.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Gardener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control. Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard. #T1# Gardener is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment. Gardener wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment. Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard. Gardener keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Gardener being controlled here, momentarily. Gardener pulls Snowstrinski in close to prevent any damage. Snowstrinski trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2# Gardener controlling Snowstrinski's posture. Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gardener 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. Gardener keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener 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. Gardener is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Gardener controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet. Gardener looking to control.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. Snowstrinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (7) Snowstrinski Gardener is looking to reverse the position. Gardener is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position. Gardener can't do much from the bottom here. Gardener is looking to reverse the position. Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Gardener is working from the bottom. Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5# Snowstrinski working away. Gardener is looking to reverse the position. Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working. Snowstrinski working away.#SUB2# Snowstrinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Gardener is defending well. Snowstrinski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (0) vs (9) Snowstrinski Gardener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gardener is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea. Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardener is looking to escape. Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6# Snowstrinski fails to move to back control. Gardener tries to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away. Gardener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski fails to take his opponent's back. Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it. Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
Snowstrinski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T7# Gardener is trying to reverse the position but instead Snowstrinski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gardener (0) vs (12) Snowstrinski The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snowstrinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2# Snowstrinski looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Snowstrinski working for a choke but Gardener is defending well. #SUB2# Snowstrinski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gardener has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Gardener is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Gardener trying to control the action but Snowstrinski just sinks the hooks in. Well, with Snowstrinski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gardener is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8##SUB2# Snowstrinski is looking for the choke from the back position but Gardener is controlling his hands well. You can see the frustration on Gardener's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2# Gardener fending off the submission attempt from Snowstrinski. Gardener rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Gardener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gardener gets back to full guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gardener is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up. #T9# Gardener controlling the position. Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowstrinski is one step ahead there. Gardener keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gardener is adopting a defensive guard. Snowstrinski trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. Gardener pulls Snowstrinski in close to prevent any damage. Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10# Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. Snowstrinski keeps trying to improve his position. Snowstrinski trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Snowstrinski won't allow Gardener to sweep him here. Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position. Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11# Snowstrinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (12) Snowstrinski Gardener passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard. Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard. Gardener wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well. Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gardener preventing the sweep. #T12# Gardener wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position. Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. Gardener preventing the sweep. Snowstrinski is still trying to improve position. Snowstrinski controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself. Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Gardener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardener has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted. Gardener wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #T13# Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard. Gardener passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (12) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski is looking to reverse the position. Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gardener tries to advance to mount but Snowstrinski denies him. #T14# Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working. Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Gardener trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski is trying to control Gardener's posture but Gardener avoids it. Gardener controlling the position from side mount. Gardener'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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snowstrinski is trying to improve his position. Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Snowstrinski wins on points by 12 to 5. Olaf Snowstrinski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
GFY 123 Punch it, Margaret
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 51 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Xicko Loco! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Loco wants to clinch.#CL# Hanma darts in and clinches Loco up against the ropes.#TD2# Loco pulls guard successfully.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. Hanma won't allow Loco to sweep him here. Hanma controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hanma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Hanma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Loco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Loco Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hanma controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself. #SUB# Hanma has an active guard here but Loco has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2##SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Loco prevents Hanma from improving his position. Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hanma gets full guard. Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Loco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB# Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily. 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. Loco tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard. Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Hanma is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Loco 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. Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4# Loco trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. Hanma trying to control the position.
#SUB# Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily. Hanma keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. Hanma working a defensive guard here.
#T5# Hanma keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. Hanma trying to control the position.
#SUB# Loco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loco has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Hanma looking for subs off his back but Loco has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Loco content to control rather than advance. #T6# Loco is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (2) Loco#SUB# Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Loco rolls, trying to escape but Hanma keeps control of the position.
Loco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hanma off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Loco is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Hanma seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Loco's chin but Loco turns very nicely into Hanma's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Loco.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (4) vs (4) Loco#T7# Hanma keeping full guard, as Loco tries to pass. #SUB# Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
Loco passes into half guard. Loco is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position. Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. #T8# Hanma is controlling Loco's trapped leg to prevent Loco from advancing to side control. Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Loco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hanma is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted? Loco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (4) vs (7) Loco Loco tries to control but Hanma wriggling away. Hanma wants to control but Loco is having none of it.#T9# Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanma tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away. Loco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hanma working to try and regain half guard.
Hanma 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. Loco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hanma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Loco jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (4) vs (10) Loco#T10# Loco slows the pace down. Hanma is not content to let Loco control the position. Loco controls the position. Hanma wants to control but Loco postures up. Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. Hanma tries to buck Loco off but Loco is having none of it. Loco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Loco is continuing to stall.#T11# Loco trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. Hanma is trying to escape the position but Loco is controlling the position. Hanma trying his best to control but Loco has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (4) vs (12) Loco Hanma prevents Loco from taking his back. Loco trying to control but Hanma is having none of it. Hanma tries to reverse the position but Loco maintains control.#T12# Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hanma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Loco prevents Hanma from getting the reversal. Hanma tries to hold on but Loco postures up. Loco trying to control but Hanma is having none of it. Hanma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13# Loco tries to control but Hanma wriggling away. Hanma tries to hold on but Loco postures up. Hanma stops Loco from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Hanma wants to control but Loco is having none of it. Loco wants to control the action but instead Hanma gets a body lock and reverses into Loco's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (6) vs (12) Loco Loco is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up. #T14# Hanma wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (6) vs (14) Loco Loco trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. Hanma is trying to control the position but Loco postures up. Hanma keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. Loco looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanma wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Loco wins on points by 14 to 6. A relieved looking Xicko Loco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Oliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oliva - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Oliva catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut. A jab from Oliva misses. Oliva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Oliva misses with a right hand and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inhanamoto doesn't seem phased though. Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Good leg kick by Oliva. Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliva with a jab. Oliva misses with a leg kick and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A swing and a miss from Inhanamoto. Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Oliva takes one on the button. Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing. Oliva misses with a straight left. Inhanamoto throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it. Good work by Inhanamoto as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva. Inhanamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body. Oliva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head. Inhanamoto throws a front kick aimed at Oliva's knee but Oliva avoids it well. Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donk. Oliva catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross. Inhanamoto staying out of range there.#T2# Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Inhanamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Inhanamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut. Oliva tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot. Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Inhanamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Oliva. Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Oliva. Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot. Oliva misses with a right hand and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Inhanamoto is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Oliva throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range. Inhanamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab. Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Inhanamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Oliva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Inhanamoto misses with a straight right. Oliva swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva. Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range. Inhanamoto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL# Inhanamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Oliva throws a head punch that misses. Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Inhanamoto as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
#T4# Inhanamoto lands a body shot. Oliva is working Inhanamoto over against the cage. Oliva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oliva lands a nice uppercut. Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto stops a takedown attempt from Oliva.
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Inhanamoto. Oliva pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliva has Inhanamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inhanamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards. Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage. Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Inhanamoto staying out of range there. Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter. Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away. The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inhanamoto doesn't seem phased though. Inhanamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Oliva scores with a nice head shot. Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliva really felt that one! Oliva lands a jab to Inhanamoto's midsection. Oliva throws out a loose jab but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Inhanamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Oliva misses. #T1# Oliva misses the shot to the body. Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oliva scores with a nice strike. Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Inhanamoto's head back.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Oliva off balance momentarily. Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it. Inhanamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Oliva swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ryu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left lands for Oliva. Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inhanamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inhanamoto. That did some damage!#T2# Oliva throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto moved away. Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter. Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Inhanamoto is able to avoid easily. Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more. Inhanamoto misses with the body kick and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A lazy body kick from Oliva and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking. Oliva blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.#KD# Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Oliva tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Oliva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Oliva is rocked! Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body. Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him? Oliva is breathing heavily. Inhanamoto ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Oliva's jaw. Oliva's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Inhanamoto does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto! A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto 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:
TOF 220
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Flamenco misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubble counters with a stiff right hand. Flamenco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Flamenco misses with a straight left. Flamenco throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily. Flamenco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubble. An attempted straight right counter from Rubble misses the target. Rubble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rubble looks to land a right hand but Flamenco moved out of range. A jab from Rubble misses. Flamenco misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Rubble misses the target. Rubble connects with a single shot there. A shot to the liver by Rubble. Beautiful body shot. Flamenco connects with a nice looking jab.
Flamenco ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by Flamenco there.#CUT2#It looks like Detritus Rubble has been cut. Rubble misses with an uppercut. Flamenco throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble. #T1# Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Flamenco lands a head shot. Flamenco throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble. Flamenco misses with a right hand and Flamenco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Flamenco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble. Rubble misses with a jab to the body
letting Flamenco counter with a right hand. Flamenco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rubble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Flamenco looks to throw the jab but Rubble is out of range. Flamenco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Flamenco ducks under a wild hook from Rubble. Rubble misses with a looping left. Rubble misses with a straight left. Flamenco slips a straight right by Rubble. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Flamenco with a nice cross. Rubble avoids the head kick by Flamenco.
#T2# Rubble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubble there as he acknowledges the shot. Rubble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flamenco to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Rubble is rocked! Rubble misses with a wild body shot. Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flamenco. Flamenco misses with a hook. Rubble ducked under it nicely. Flamenco slips under a jab. A nice side step and Flamenco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rubble scores with a hook to the body. Flamenco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flamenco moves away. Flamenco misses with the combination.
A big left from Flamenco misses. Flamenco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rubble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rubble misses with an uppercut. Flamenco saw that one coming. Rubble looks to land a left hand but Flamenco moved out of range nicely. Flamenco throws out a counter right but Rubble avoids it with no problem.#T3# Flamenco misses with a body shot.
Rubble lands the left hand. Rubble slips under a jab. Flamenco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Flamenco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flamenco slips a straight right by Rubble. Rubble scores with a punch to the head. Flamenco throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it. Flamenco misses with a wild body shot. Flamenco throws an overhand right that lands on Rubble's shoulder, as Rubble tries to avoid the shot. Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flamenco was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble. Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flamenco was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble. Rubble connects with the punch. Flamenco misses with an uppercut
and Rubble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut lands for Flamenco. That snapped Rubble's head back.
Flamenco just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rubble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rubble throws a hook but Flamenco blocks it. Flamenco blocks a jab. Rubble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Flamenco throws a hook but Rubble blocks it. Flamenco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flamenco throws a jab when Rubble was well out of range. Rubble defending well as Flamenco loads up on a big left hand. Flamenco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rubble counters with a straight right hand. Flamenco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubble. Flamenco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubble. Rubble obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Flamenco. Rubble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T5# Rubble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rubble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rubble bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Flamenco connects with a nice looking jab.
Flamenco lands with a right hand. Rubble throws a right hand that misses
letting Flamenco counter with a right hand. Rubble throws a body shot but no joy. Flamenco misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A jab from Flamenco misses. Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubble lands a jab to Flamenco's midsection. Rubble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flamenco's head backwards. A left and a right from Flamenco both land. Nice combination. Oh Rubble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Flamenco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T6# Flamenco ducks under a wild hook from Rubble. Rubble seems to have got his legs back now. Rubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Flamenco throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it. Rubble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Flamenco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Flamenco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Flamenco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble. Flamenco looks to land a right hand but Rubble moved out of range. Rubble throwing a counter right hand but Flamenco manages to avoid it. Flamenco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily. Flamenco throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily. Flamenco throws the left hand but Rubble avoids the punch easily. Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Flamenco avoids the head kick by Rubble.
Flamenco on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rubble connects with a leg kick. Flamenco swings widly with a right hand
and Rubble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7# Some wild striking there from Flamenco.
Rubble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flamencos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Flamenco is rocked! Rubble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Flamenco is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubble finish him? Flamenco seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rubble shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Flamenco is backing up but Rubble catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Flamenco covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rubble Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detritus Rubble! Our winner, Detritus Rubble, 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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