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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 38 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Etxeberria 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: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard but Etxeberria has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Joteel
Etxeberria takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Etxeberria keeps control of the position easily here as Joteel tries to buck him off.
Joteel trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Joteel.#T1#
Etxeberria is hanging on to Joteel's back as he tries to escape.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Joteel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Joteel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Joteel being controlled here momentarily.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Etxeberria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Etxeberria controlling the pace.
Etxeberria moves into full mount! Joteel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (16) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Joteel is trying to break free.
Etxeberria avoiding Joteel 's attempts to control his hands.
Joteel tries to break free.
I would not like to be Joteel right now.
#T6#
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joteel breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria seems keen to control Joteel's posture.#T7#
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joteel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (18) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria stays in close to Joteel's body and controls the position.
Joteel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Etxeberria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Etxeberria works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (21) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Joteel is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (24) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria is riding his opponent, not letting Joteel buck him off.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Joteel trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
Joteel is trying to break free.
#T10#
Etxeberria gets his hands free as Joteel looks to control.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Joteel trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. Joteel rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joteel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Etxeberria off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Etxeberria is trying to stick to Joteel's back but Joteel is turning into Etxeberria. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Etxeberria's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joteel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T12#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (26) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Etxeberria takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (29) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Joteel gets back to half guard.#T13#
Joteel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Joteel wants to sweep but Etxeberria has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (32) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Etxeberria passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joteel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (34) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (37) vs (6) Joteel
Etxeberria controls the action.
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Joteel trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Joteel's body.
Joteel tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
An out of breath Bráulio Etxeberria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 40 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain 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#
McDonald managing to control the position.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
McDonald pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T6#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to control the position.
#T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T9#
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #T12#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan postures up.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Kulik is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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!
Kulik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kulik trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Kulik manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
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.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (17) vs (6) MacGowan#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Further stalling from Kulik.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T11#
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (20) vs (6) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik continues to stall.#T13#
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 45 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Juncker. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juncker defends it well.
Juncker dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Juncker's head and hops out.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello with the counter takedown but Juncker avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jello drags the fight down to the ground.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Juncker 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.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T4#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T6#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T7#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Jello
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juncker tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T9#
Jello controlling his opponent.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Jello
Juncker just holding on.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T11#
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (10) Jello#T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jello controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello 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 38 wins and 58 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Turturro trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T7#
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T12#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.#T14#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turturro is now in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 35 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Scott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Scott controlling the position.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott 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.
Kersikov is trying to hold Scott in close to prevent damage but Scott has managed to pass into 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.#T1#
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T2#
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Scott prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.#T6#
Kersikov wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Scott moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov stops Scott from passing to mount.
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 work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (2) Kersikov#T8#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott 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 wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott tries to push Kersikov's head away but Kersikov is holding on tight.#T9#
Scott content just to control the position here. #T10#
Scott'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.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.#T11#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Scott.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Scott is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##T13#
Kersikov wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 46 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 38 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merlin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
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 is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Balkan is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T2#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Balkan is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Balkan continues to stall.
Merlin wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #T4#
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin 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. #T5#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.#T6#
Merlin passes Balkan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balkan trying to control here.
Well, if Merlin 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.
#T7#
Merlin wants to advance to full mount but Balkan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Balkan is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Merlin trying to move into half guard but instead Balkan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Merlin#T8#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin is pulling down on Balkan's head to control his posture.
Merlin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan stalling. #T9#
Merlin tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Merlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (2) Merlin
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Merlin 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: Balkan (5) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T11#
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Balkan's thigh. Balkan counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin looking to control but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Merlin wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Balkan stalling.
Merlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan 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 28 wins and 32 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 41 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Wang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Wang
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well. #T3#
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T4#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lavicci has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. #T7#
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.#T8#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavicci pulls his head out easily.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Lavicci pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (6) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Lavicci wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci'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.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 46 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriquez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Notturna on his heels. He'll look to pass Notturna's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Notturna
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Notturna holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez'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.#T5#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Notturna 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.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T7#
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Notturna
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Notturna breaks the grip.
Notturna biding his time, controlling Rodriquez.
Notturna gets his hands free as Rodriquez looks to control.
Notturna is hanging on to Rodriquez's back as he tries to escape.
Rodriquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
#T9#
Rodriquez tries to break free.
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Notturna breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriquez doesn't escape. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Rodriquez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is keeping busy.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Rodriquez tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Rodriquez tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
Notturna is hanging on to Rodriquez's back as he tries to escape.
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Notturna won't let him.
Notturna keeps control of the position as Rodriquez tries to break free.
#T13#
Rodriquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
Rodriquez wants to escape the position.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Notturna breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Strega Notturna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 33 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Ignatowski into the cage.
Ignatowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown.
Ignatowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatowski is working for takedown but Sparxx is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski into guard.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx 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: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Sparxx
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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Sparxx
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (7) Sparxx
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignatowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (10) Sparxx
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Sparxx is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
#T6#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx#T7#
Ignatowski won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T11#
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 (5) vs (12) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (15) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #T12#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski is looking to get 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.#T13#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (18) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 18 to 5.
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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