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WP 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 33 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Notturna with the counter takedown but Kulik avoids it easily.
Notturna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik leaves Notturna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and presses him up against the cage.
Kulik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strega Notturna.#TD2#
Notturna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulik uses from the top position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T3#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik postures up.
Notturna looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik just content to control the position.
Notturna tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T5#
Kulik gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik fails to advance to Notturna's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik fails to advance to Notturna's back.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Notturna holds on to Kulik as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Notturna wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T6#
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Notturna reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Notturna rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to escape the position.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Notturna tries to break free.
#T8#
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Notturna gets full guard.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#T9#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Notturna has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Notturna trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Kulik stalling.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Notturna 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 (13) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna being controlled for a moment.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kulik trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik controls the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Notturna prevents Kulik from improving position.
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik staying calm.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (19) vs (4) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 2 wins and 29 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) 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 wants to free his trapped foot but Joteel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Joteel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Joteel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is trying to control. Joteel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joteel wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald controlling the action here. #T2#
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (5) McDonald
Joteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Joteel is trying to escape and McDonald transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Joteel is forced to tap! Nice work there by McDonald! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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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 33 wins and 50 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov 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: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stalling.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
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.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Turturro can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Turturro staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
#T11#
Turturro trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
It looks like Kersikov 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.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Turturro tries to buck him off.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Kersikov is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 11 to 0.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov 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 39 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski stalling. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T4#
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ignatowski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacGowan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacGowan for a finish.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is in a bad position with Ignatowski working for a choke. MacGowan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T11#
Ignatowski stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T13#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 13 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Juncker trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juncker uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T2#
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Ramirez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (9) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T5#
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.#T6#
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (2) Ramirez
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Juncker controls the position.
Ramirez tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T9#
Juncker taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Ramirez is holding Juncker down, trying to stall.
Juncker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ramirez is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (14) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from mount.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Juncker fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #T14#
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez reaches up to try and control the position but Juncker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ramirez rolls and tries to escape and now Juncker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from the back.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker 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 59 wins and 30 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T5#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T7#
Kersikov takes Lavicci's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lavicci is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Kersikov avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
#T9#
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T13#
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Kersikov is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan 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. |
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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 60 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin working away.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Merlin controls the position.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Merlin controls the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.#T2#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang prevents Merlin from moving into mount. #T3#
Wang tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wang is being controlled here.
Merlin working away.#T4#
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (0) Wang
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T5#
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T6#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merlin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Merlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (13) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is trying to control but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
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: Merlin (16) vs (6) Wang#T9#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (9) Wang
Wang controls the position.#SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11##SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12##SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (18) vs (9) Wang#T13#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin 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.#T14#
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 29 wins and 38 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 13 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balkan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balkan is fending him off so far but Rodriquez persists. Nope, Balkan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balkan did well to prevent Rodriquez getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Rodriquez 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.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rodriquez stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez won't allow Balkan to sweep him here. #T2#
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan moves into full guard.
Balkan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Rodriquez#T3#
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez postures up.
Balkan is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T6#
Rodriquez is controlling Balkan's posture.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
#T7#
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Balkan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (6) Rodriquez#T10#
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Rodriquez stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez postures up.
#T13#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Rodriquez passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 6 to 4.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 37 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Jello
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Jello postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Jello is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Sparxx trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx keeping hold of Jello's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Jello
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Jello controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello 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 Sparxx's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Jello stalls from top position.
Sparxx sneaks back into half guard.
Jello controlling the action here.#T8#
Sparxx is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello controlling the pace. #T9#
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Jello content to stall in guard here. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jello.#T11#
Sparxx pulls Jello in to control the position.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Jello wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Jello controlling from the top position.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Jello is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello controlling the pace. #T14#
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jello is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 5 to 0.
Moldy Jello is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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