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WP 37 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 34 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 30 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joteel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Joteel#SUB2#
Joteel looking for the choke but no joy.
Joteel keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Joteel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna 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: Notturna (4) vs (4) Joteel#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Joteel defends it.
Notturna prevents Joteel from improving his position.#SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Notturna is pressing down on Joteel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joteel is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Joteel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna prevents Joteel from improving his position.#T4#
Joteel wants to get back to full guard but Notturna has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (4) Joteel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Notturna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joteel 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.
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Joteel is defending the position. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joteel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Joteel keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #SUB#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Joteel's guard.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (10) vs (4) Joteel#SUB#
Notturna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Notturna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Notturna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Joteel is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joteel is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joteel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7##SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#T8##SUB#
Notturna is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joteel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna.
Joteel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Notturna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna passes Joteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Joteel defends it.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working. #SUB#
Notturna in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Joteel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Notturna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Strega Notturna!
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna 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 40 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 33 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.#T4#
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ignatowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacGowan is surviving well by controlling Ignatowski's body position as best he can.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (28) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (31) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T11#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (34) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (37) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacGowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 51 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turturro continues to drive forward.#TD#
Kersikov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Turturro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it. #T2#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Turturro seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro gets full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Turturro 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#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Turturro pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Turturro
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
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!
Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Turturro moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (8) Turturro
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Turturro mounts Kersikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro takes Kersikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kersikov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (4) vs (11) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T11#
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (11) Turturro
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Turturro has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Turturro.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Turturro is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 11 to 6.
Billy Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Ramirez
McDonald 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.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
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?
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T2#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Ramirez
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
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.#T5#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Ramirez 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.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Ramirez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Ramirez
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off. #T10#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T11#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
McDonald tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T13#
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.
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 28 wins and 16 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T1#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from side mount.
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Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik 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.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a kimura here. Kulik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lavicci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 39 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balkan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Merlin
Balkan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Merlin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Merlin controlling the action 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.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Merlin 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 wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Merlin prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Balkan won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Merlin 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.#T5#
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (10) Merlin
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
Balkan 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.#T7#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Merlin gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (12) Merlin
Merlin avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Merlin tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Balkan wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T11#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Balkan to get half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 12 to 0.
Xavier Merlin 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 60 wins and 30 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.#TD#
Wang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kersikov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wang to the mat. Wang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Wang is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Wang 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.#T3#
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang gets full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T9#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Wang's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang has one of Kersikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Wang#T10#
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
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.
#T13#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T14#
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said '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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 13 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
Juncker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodriquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Juncker sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Juncker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juncker prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez controlling the action here. #T4#
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Rodriquez#T5#
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
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!#T6#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but Juncker doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Juncker 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.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Rodriquez.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Juncker wants 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.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
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.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (10) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 75 wins and 37 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 71 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparxx or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello controlling the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
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.
Sparxx postures up.
#T2#
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T4#
Jello 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.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T7#
Jello is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx prevents Jello from improving his position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #T8#
Jello wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T9#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Jello has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard. #T11#
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jello has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position. #T14#
Jello is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello trying to control here.
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 2 to 0.
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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