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WP 104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 75 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Vice#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vice is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Vice is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vice, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vice, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Vice! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Vice
MacGowan pulls Vice in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan continues to stall.
Vice stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
More hug and hope from MacGowan.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Vice passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Vice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Vice is keeping busy.
Vice trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Vice wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Vice is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Vice has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Vice
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Vice's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Vice stalling.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Vice from advancing to side control.
MacGowan gets full guard.#T8#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is pulling down on Vice's head. It's preventing any offense from Vice, at least for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T9#
Vice preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan trying to control the position here. #SUB#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan controlling the position.#T10#
Vice controlling from the top position.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Vice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling Vice's posture.
Vice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vice postures up.
#T11#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan has control of Vice's left arm, preventing Vice from doing any damage.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Vice has managed to pass into half guard.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T12#
Vice is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vice wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T13#
Vice looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Vice's head to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T14#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan seems keen to control Vice's posture.#SUB#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vice 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 MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Vice
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vice wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Miami Vice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 67 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt. #TD2#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov controlling the position.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) McDonald#T2#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald can't escape the position.
#T3#
McDonald has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov'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.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T5#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (4) McDonald#T6##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T10#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
#T11#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.#T12#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T14#
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kersikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 85 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Turturro sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Turturro gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Turturro not doing much here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Turturro wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro 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.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov'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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Kersikov stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Turturro#T7#
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Turturro
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turturro stalling.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Turturro uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Kersikov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (5) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro trying to control.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kersikov's chin but Kersikov turns very nicely into Turturro's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (10) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin shoots in but Oh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Oh has Merlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Merlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Oh manages to pull guard.
Merlin passes Oh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (3) vs (0) Oh#T1#
Merlin taking a breather here.
Oh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh stops Merlin from passing to mount. #T2#
Oh being controlled for a moment.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oh's legs. #T3#
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Oh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well, if Merlin 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.
#T5#
Merlin'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.
Oh tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T6#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Oh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oh is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Merlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (6) vs (0) Oh
Merlin trying to control but Oh is having none of it.
Oh tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
Oh is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T10#
Oh is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh can't escape the position.
#T12#
Oh keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Oh gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (2) Oh
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Merlin is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Oh content to stall in guard here.
Oh looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Oh passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Oh postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Xavier Merlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez keeps Lavicci under control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriquez is trying to escape and Lavicci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lavicci! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 54 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez stops Juncker from passing to mount.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling the pace.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T6#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T7#
Juncker 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.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T12#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Juncker
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Kulik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Balkan.
Balkan looking for a takedown.
Balkan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balkan uses from the top position.
Balkan is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan 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.
Kulik controlling the position.#T2#
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Balkan
Kulik looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik can't escape the position.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balkan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulik has worked his arm free - good work by Kulik!
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T4#
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan controlling the action here.#T7#
Kulik gets full guard.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan looking to control.
#T9#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T11#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik 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.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T12#
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Kulik postures up.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Balkan looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 64 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Notturna's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Notturna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notturna is controlling Jello's posture.#SUB2#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello 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 Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Notturna
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Jello postures up.
Jello taking a breather here. #T3#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Jello has control of an arm but Notturna manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (5) vs (8) Notturna
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control. #SUB2#
Jello showing good submission defense here.
Jello rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Jello is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a choke but Jello is defending well. #SUB2#
Notturna goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jello escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (8) Notturna
Jello wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna trying to control here.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (8) Notturna
Jello wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Jello has control of an arm but Notturna manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (12) Notturna#T7##SUB2#
Notturna 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, Jello has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jello rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Notturna trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Notturna 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.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jello wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (12) Notturna
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (12) Notturna
Notturna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Notturna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Notturna has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (12) Notturna
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (12) Notturna
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Notturna tries to buck him off.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free. #T12#
Jello has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
#T13#
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to break free.
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.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 90 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Sparxx manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Scott managing to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T3#
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Scott 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.#T4#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.#T5#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Scott is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9##T10#
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Scott is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Scott is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T13#
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott 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: Scott (6) vs (4) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Tyron Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski prevents the takedown attempt.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.#TD#
Ignatowski wants the takedown. Wang is fighting it off but Ignatowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wang's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Wang
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) Wang
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #T4#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang gets full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wang reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (6) Wang
Wang advances to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang not doing much here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang 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.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) Wang#T8#
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's posture.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Wang 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.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ignatowski has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang postures up.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) Wang
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from Wang's half guard. Wang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang 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.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here. #T13#
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T14#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (12) vs (10) Wang
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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