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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 31 wins and 45 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 22 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Turturro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Turturro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Joteel is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A victorious Billy Turturro 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Juncker has one of Merlin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (7) Merlin
Juncker trying to control the position but Merlin manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merlin controls the position.
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Merlin trying to advance position but Juncker counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker 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: Juncker (2) vs (7) Merlin
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T3#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Juncker stalling away here and it's allowed Merlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker prevents Merlin from improving his position.
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.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T6#
Juncker trying to control the pace.
Merlin is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin controlling the position for now.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (9) Merlin
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Juncker is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#T10#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (12) Merlin
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (14) Merlin#T12#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Juncker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (17) Merlin
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 17 to 2.
A victorious Xavier Merlin 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 34 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatowski quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control.
#T2#
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
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!
McDonald 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. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski 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#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T6#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T8#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T10#
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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.
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 49 wins and 27 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacGowan tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacGowan to the ground. MacGowan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacGowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but MacGowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as MacGowan continues to drive forward.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#TD#
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
I've been told that Ramirez 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.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T4#
MacGowan has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Ramirez
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T7#
Ramirez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Ramirez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacGowan is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T9#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Ramirez
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but Ramirez has taken his back! Ramirez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will MacGowan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ramirez pushes MacGowan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 22 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 27 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Notturna is defended easily by Kulik.
Kulik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Notturna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Notturna 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#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kulik enables Notturna to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kulik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Notturna
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#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T1#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Notturna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kulik stacks Notturna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Notturna
Who's going to make the next move?
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.#T2#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#T3#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Kulik wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
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.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Notturna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Notturna gets full guard.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) Notturna
A lull in the action here.#T8#
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Notturna gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Notturna trying to control the position.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (14) vs (4) Notturna
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T13#
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #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 slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 26 wins and 25 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 67 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it. #T2#
Kersikov prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Sparxx#T4#
Sparxx is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Sparxx tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control. #T5#
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Sparxx is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Sparxx is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Sparxx managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Sparxx 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 (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx postures up.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Kersikov controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Sparxx trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, 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.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 32 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang darts in and clinches Rodriquez up against the ropes.
Wang wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wang tries for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rodriquez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Wang
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.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Wang breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (2) Wang
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wang looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wang trying to control here.
Rodriquez stalling.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position. #T7#
Wang is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T8#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang trying his best to control but Rodriquez has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Wang#T9#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) Wang
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang looking to control the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Wang tries to break free.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (19) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (23) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (25) vs (4) Wang#T13#
Wang tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (28) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang is really stuck here.
#T14#
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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Co-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 56 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T3#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T4#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci mounts Kersikov! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Lavicci#T7#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci 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 (9) Lavicci
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Lavicci 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.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T12#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov looking to control.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T14#
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci 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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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 69 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello scores with a takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balkan is trying to keep Jello in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan controlling Jello's posture.
Jello controlling from the top position.
Jello preventing the sweep. #T2#
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Balkan has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Jello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balkan is just riding it out for now. Jello eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Balkan#T7#
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Jello controlling from mount. #T9#
Jello wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Jello looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello trying to control but Balkan is having none of it. #T11#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Jello trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Jello prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T12#
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Jello wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
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.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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