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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 16 wins and 37 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald's head and controls the position momentarily.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald 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.#T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald breaks MacGowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonald is now in half guard. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #T5#
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (10) MacGowan#T6#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (10) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan 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: McDonald (8) vs (12) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MacGowan 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. McDonald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.#CL#
Kulik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Juncker.
#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juncker uses from the top position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juncker holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T11#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T12##T13#
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T14#
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ramirez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wang's body to avoid the submission. Wang has instead reached around Ramirez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 56 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Ignatowski wants to control but instead Turturro manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Turturro moves into full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (5) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #T2#
Ignatowski pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski 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: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Turturro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Turturro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to take Turturro's back but instead Turturro gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
It looks like Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (16) Ignatowski
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 79 wins and 41 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Notturna
Jello is controlling Notturna's trapped leg to prevent Notturna from advancing to side control.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Jello controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to control here.
#T1#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T2#
Jello pulls Notturna in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Jello controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Notturna controlling from the top position. #T4#
Notturna won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Notturna#T5#
Notturna happy to just control the position for now.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello tries to control but Notturna manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (8) Notturna#T6#
Notturna is not going to allow Jello to sit and survive in this position.
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jello rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
#T8#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Notturna has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (11) Notturna#T9#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Notturna is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello is trying to control but Notturna manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (14) Notturna
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Notturna fails to take his opponent's back.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Jello tries to control Notturna's body but Notturna pushes him off. Jello squirms to his side and now Notturna has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (17) Notturna
Notturna is hanging on to Jello's back as he tries to escape.
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Notturna gets his hands free.
Notturna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.
Jello can't escape the position.
#T13#
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape.
Jello wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Jello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Notturna's guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (17) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position here.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 17 to 2.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 43 wins and 16 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci 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: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Lavicci's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Lavicci's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez 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.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriquez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#T3#
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rodriquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T6#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Lavicci#T8#
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Lavicci is being controlled here.
Lavicci is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half 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.#T9#
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
#T10#
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well. #T12#
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 35 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 44 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin gets caught napping as Balkan dives in and scores a takedown. Merlin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Balkan slows the pace down.
It looks like Balkan 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.
Merlin tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#T2#
Balkan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Merlin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merlin wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Merlin is being controlled here.
Balkan trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
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.
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face as Balkan controls the position.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Merlin is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin seems a little lost for a moment, as Balkan dominates the positioning.
Merlin is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Merlin is being controlled here. #T6##SUB2#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Balkan
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining 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: Merlin (2) vs (7) Balkan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it. #T7#
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (7) Balkan
Balkan is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
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: Merlin (4) vs (9) Balkan
Well, if Balkan 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.
Merlin won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balkan trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T10#
Merlin controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T12#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (9) Balkan
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard. #T13#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's 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: Merlin (6) vs (11) Balkan#T14#
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Balkan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 72 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kersikov off to one side.
Sparxx feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.
Sparxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Sparxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Sparxx has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Sparxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparxx or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Kersikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparxx defends well and Kersikov ends up having to push Sparxx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T2#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx advances to half guard. #T4#
Kersikov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Kersikov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Sparxx tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #T8#
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
#T12#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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