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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 0 wins and 13 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and bounces Joteel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Wang
Joteel is trying to keep Wang in close.
Joteel 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.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Joteel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Wang
Joteel won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Joteel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joteel is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joteel! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joteel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 26 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.#TD#
Manson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Manson blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski 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.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controls the position.#T1#
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) Manson
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
I've been told that Manson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Manson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.
Manson is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Manson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Manson is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Manson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kulik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik controls the position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands. #T3#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kulik 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.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T4#
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
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.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T7#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kulik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8#
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Kulik 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.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T10#
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T11#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (17) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan looks winded!
Kulik stalling. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kulik easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (24) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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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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 19 wins and 22 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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#
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture. #T2#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T4#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T6#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
#T9#
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T13#
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (9) McDonald#T14#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 4.
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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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 49 wins and 25 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Juncker. No joy for Merlin on that attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Merlin gets caught napping as Juncker dives in and scores a takedown. Merlin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Juncker
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Merlin controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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 control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker tries to control but Merlin wriggling away.
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Merlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now. #T7#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T8#
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Juncker has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (8) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T10#
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Juncker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controlling from mount. #T12#
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.#T13#
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.#T14#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker 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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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 32 wins and 20 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Notturna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Notturna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Notturna pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Notturna to the mat! Notturna manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Notturna is tightening it up a little... Ramirez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ramirez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ramirez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Notturna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Strega Notturna!
Our winner, Strega Notturna, 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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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 24 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turturro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriquez somewhat.
Turturro stuffs the takedown.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Rodriquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Turturro
Rodriquez controls the position.
Turturro tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Turturro really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Rodriquez's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
#T3#
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Turturro can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
Turturro tries to break free.
#T4#
Good control from Rodriquez.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T6#
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Turturro tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (0) Turturro#T10#
Turturro trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez controls the action.#T11#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Turturro tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turturro breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Turturro content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
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!
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (5) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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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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 21 wins and 27 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Balkan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Balkan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is pressing down on Balkan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in close to his closed guard and prevents Balkan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Kersikov#T5#
Balkan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balkan trying to control the position here. #T6#
Balkan continues to stall.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
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.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T8#
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T9#
Balkan keeping control of the position.
Balkan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan keeping control of the position. #T10#
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Balkan reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (4) Kersikov
Balkan 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: Balkan (6) vs (6) Kersikov#T11#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T12#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan 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: Balkan (8) vs (6) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Kersikov is pressing down on Balkan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (6) Kersikov#T14#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Balkan taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Boris Balkan 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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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 59 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 59 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Sparxx raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sparxx regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well. #T3#
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx 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.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (11) vs (0) Sparxx#T4#
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount. #T9#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T11#
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Sparxx 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.#T13#
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (17) vs (0) Sparxx#T14#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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