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WP 49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 40 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 37 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Joteel gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage.
Joteel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Joteel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joteel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants a takedown but no success here.
Joteel tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Joteel pulls guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan controlling the position.
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.
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joteel preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T3#
MacGowan pushes down on Joteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (6) Joteel#SUB2#
Joteel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Joteel not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan breaks Joteel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (6) Joteel#T4##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joteel sees it coming and defends easily.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joteel is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joteel sees it coming and defends easily.#T6##SUB#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel moves into full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB2#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (6) Joteel#T8##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joteel is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan stalling. #SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel tries to improve position but can't. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (13) vs (10) Joteel
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Joteel gets his hands free.
Joteel trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Joteel is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Joteel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Joteel is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Joteel.
Joteel biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joteel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joteel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (17) vs (10) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Joteel, looking for the choke.
Joteel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacGowan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Joteel fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Joteel right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Etxeberria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not 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.
Kulik seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik continues to stall.
Etxeberria won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T4#
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Etxeberria#T5#
Kulik won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Etxeberria#T6#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Etxeberria#T8#
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back here but Etxeberria is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Etxeberria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Kulik'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.
Kulik fails to advance to Etxeberria's back.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T12#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Etxeberria is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 36 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 39 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald 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.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T2#
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T3#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T4#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T10#
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.
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 avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #T11#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.#T12#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #T13#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, 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 51 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 58 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Turturro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T1#
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez is controlling Turturro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Turturro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Turturro#T2#
Ramirez tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Turturro#T5#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Turturro controlling from mount.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez tries to improve his position but instead Turturro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (0) vs (11) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Turturro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Turturro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez tries to roll but Turturro sticks to his back.
#T9#
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turturro biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
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.#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Turturro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Turturro is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (11) Turturro#T12#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez'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.#T14#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 44 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Scott is quick to defend against it.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Jello circles away.
Scott is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jello gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.#TD2#
Scott pulls Jello into guard.
Jello won't allow Scott to sweep him here. #T1#
Jello content to stall in guard here.
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.
Jello'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.#T2#
Scott has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Jello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello is looking to pass into half guard but Scott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scott is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Scott#T4#
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello looking to control.
#T5#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Scott 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.
Jello pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott postures up.
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Scott
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Jello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (5) Scott
Scott is controlling Jello's posture.#T8#
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T9#
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Scott is controlling Jello's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Jello 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.
Scott pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Jello looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Jello passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott keeping hold of Jello's head, controlling as best he can.
Jello controlling the action here. #T13#
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said '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 68 wins and 38 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merlin.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Merlin taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Juncker regains half guard.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker#T3#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Juncker doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Juncker tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T7#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T8#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T10#
Merlin looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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 33 wins and 46 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 34 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Balkan tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balkan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Balkan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Kersikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.#T2#
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is thwarting Kersikov's attempts 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.#T4#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T5#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan slows the pace down.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Balkan happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T8#
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Balkan controls the position.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov is being controlled here.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan slows the pace down. #T10#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11##T12#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balkan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T13#
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Balkan controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Boris Balkan 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 45 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Wang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriquez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wang keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T4#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriquez passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Wang tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.#T5#
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rodriquez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez controlling the action here. #T6#
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rodriquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#T7#
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is in trouble now - Rodriquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is looking to work his way around to Wang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang is just holding on here. Rodriquez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
#SUB#
Wang is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Rodriquez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Wang is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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 30 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T1#
Notturna prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Notturna 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 trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna not doing much here.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T5#
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Notturna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Notturna postures up.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna can't control as he wanted to and Lavicci manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Notturna stalling.
Lavicci controlling the position well. #T10#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Lavicci won't allow Notturna to pass to mount. #T11#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
Lavicci 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 (5) vs (4) Lavicci#T13##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna showing good submission defense here.
Notturna turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 50 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Sparxx 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.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Sparxx has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Sparxx#T3#
Sparxx is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T4#
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ignatowski but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (8) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sparxx presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (13) Sparxx
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignatowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (9) vs (16) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (16) Sparxx
Ignatowski stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (11) vs (18) Sparxx
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T10#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (21) Sparxx
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (24) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to roll into a better position but Sparxx has get a rear naked choke and Ignatowski is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx! Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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