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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 10 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 25 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Joteel drives through and clinches with Juncker against the cage.
Joteel's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Joteel pulls Juncker into guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Juncker won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T1#
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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.#T2#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (3) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T3#
Joteel can't escape the position.
Joteel regains half guard.
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Joteel actively working from the bottom here.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
Joteel looking to control.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Joteel is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Joteel gets full guard.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Joteel looking for subs off his back but Juncker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Juncker trying to control the pace. #T7#
Joteel is refusing to be controlled, as Juncker sits in half guard.
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.
Joteel is trying to control but Juncker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.#T8#
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joteel is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T9#
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juncker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (9) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joteel for as long as he can get away with.
Joteel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joteel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juncker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (0) Joteel#T10#
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Joteel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T12#
Joteel wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to pass Joteel's guard but actually Joteel recovers to full guard.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Joteel looking to control.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Joteel looking to control.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Joteel 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 (12) vs (2) Joteel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 57 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 29 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) McDonald
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald 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.#T1#
Merlin passes into half guard.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T2#
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
#T4#
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T6#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard. #T12#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
McDonald controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 50 wins and 29 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGowan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
MacGowan is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T2#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T4#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ramirez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T5#
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (22) Ramirez
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Let's hope that Ramirez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (25) Ramirez
MacGowan tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T9#
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (30) Ramirez
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (33) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 33 to 10.
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 37 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 30 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notturna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna 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) Notturna
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Notturna stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna working away.#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Notturna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Notturna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving position.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Notturna swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Notturna
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Notturna is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna trying to remain calm as Ignatowski controls from the top position.#T5#
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Notturna blocks the move with his legs.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Notturna, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Notturna#T7#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Notturna trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Notturna
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Notturna#T9#
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
Notturna tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Notturna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Ignatowski avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Notturna tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Notturna fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna tries to break free.
#SUB#
Notturna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Ignatowski has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Notturna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 25 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balkan darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Balkan into the cage. #TD2#
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: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the pace.
Balkan is looking to stall here but Kulik recovers full guard.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Balkan has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan controlling from mount. #T4#
Kulik wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.#SUB2#
Balkan working for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #T5#
Balkan prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Balkan is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik manages to control the position for a moment.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Balkan looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Balkan wants to finish this one by submission but Kulik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balkan.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Balkan is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Balkan
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.
Balkan fails to advance to Kulik's back. #T9#
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Balkan
Kulik passes into half guard. #T10#
Kulik stalling.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #T11#
Kulik controlling the position.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik slows the pace down.
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to 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.
Balkan controlling the position for now.#T13#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Balkan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Boris Balkan 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 28 wins and 26 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx#SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Sparxx stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling the position. #T5#
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
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#
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov stops Sparxx from passing to mount. #T8#
Sparxx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Sparxx
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T9#
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T10#
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.#T12#
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T13#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.#T14#
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 7 to 2.
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 58 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 46 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Kersikov.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Turturro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turturro prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
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.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro taking a breather here.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Turturro breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Turturro#T4#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Turturro
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control here.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T8#
Kersikov is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T9#
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro struggling a bit here.#T13#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Turturro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov 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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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 71 wins and 36 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello drives through with a takedown into Wang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello trying to control the pace.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello 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.#T1#
Wang gets full guard.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Jello postures up.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Wang
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Wang
I really don't envy Wang right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.#T5#
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.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T6#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Jello. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (14) vs (5) Wang#T7#
Jello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (16) vs (5) Wang
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Jello avoids the attempt from Wang to control.#T8#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Jello wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Jello moves to his opponent's back but Wang bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (7) Wang
Wang postures up.
#T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (18) vs (7) Wang
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Jello wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controlling the position.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12##SUB2#
Wang has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang wants to control the position but Jello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang trying to control here.
#T14#
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, 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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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 35 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
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.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#T5#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez advances to half guard. #T6#
Lavicci keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Lavicci breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci#T9#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
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.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T13#
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. #T14#
Lavicci controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez 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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