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WP 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 56 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McDonald feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Juncker
McDonald trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
Juncker pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald is trying to keep Juncker in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T5#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Juncker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juncker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Juncker
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.#T8#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
McDonald is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Juncker advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
It looks like Juncker 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.#T12#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Juncker
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
McDonald is not content to let Juncker control the position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
McDonald seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said '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 7 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler gets a double leg takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Catch Wrestler manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Catch Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Catch Wrestler is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#T7#
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Catch Wrestler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (12) Ignatowski#T9#
Catch Wrestler really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ignatowski's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
Well, with Ignatowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Catch Wrestler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski is looking to control Catch Wrestler but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control.
Catch Wrestler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away. #T13#
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski not allowing Catch Wrestler to control his hands. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski 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, Catch Wrestler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 94 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Jello trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #SUB2#
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Nelson
Jello preventing the sweep.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Jello postures up.
Nelson pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Nelson has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Jello tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from mount. #T9#
Nelson wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Jello controls the position.#T11#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jello is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14#
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nelson tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Nelson 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.
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Nelson prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 60 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan 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.
Balkan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Balkan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) MacGowan#T1#
Balkan trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balkan has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacGowan is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Balkan moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Balkan in close.
MacGowan has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Balkan postures up.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balkan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balkan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but Balkan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #SUB#
Balkan 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.
#T7#
Well, if Balkan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan postures up.
Balkan passes into half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan 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.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Balkan postures up.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is trying to hold Balkan in close to prevent damage but Balkan has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T10#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Balkan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan 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. #T11#
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan is not content to let Balkan control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Balkan postures up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well. #T12#
MacGowan tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacGowan tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Balkan wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (13) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Balkan maintains control.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (16) vs (6) MacGowan#T14##SUB#
MacGowan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Balkan is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A very excited looking Boris Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 18 wins and 14 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Kersikov tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci 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: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Lavicci 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Kersikov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the action here. #T5#
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lavicci to get the leverage.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (8) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
Lavicci moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kersikov has worked his arm free - good work by Kersikov!
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is letting Lavicci control him for a moment. #T8#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lavicci 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. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov 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.#T12#
Lavicci stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (11) Lavicci
Kersikov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard. #T13#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T14#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 51 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 71 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Kersikov shoots in.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.#T1#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kersikov has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turturro. #T3#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T5#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T14#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (7) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 6.
Billy Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Well, if Ramirez 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well. #T4#
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T5#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Scott 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.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#T6#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#T7#
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
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.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Scott 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.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Scott is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Scott is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control the position here. #T12#
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Scott looking to control.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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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 88 wins and 51 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 55 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Notturna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Merlin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Notturna sprawls well initially but Merlin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Merlin advancing to mount.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T1#
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position.
Notturna wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Notturna is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position. #T3#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Notturna pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T5#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T6#
Notturna pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna preventing the sweep. #T7#
Merlin pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #T8#
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is pushing down on Merlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna is taking a breather. Merlin 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.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
Merlin is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Merlin is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Notturna not doing much here.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Notturna from advancing position.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away. #T10#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Merlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Notturna postures up.
#T11#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Notturna 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.
Notturna is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Notturna content to control rather than advance.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Merlin wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
More stalling from Notturna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Merlin is heads and Notturna is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin 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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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 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Wang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Wang clinches. #TD2#
Wang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wang manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Wang
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working away.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T3#
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik 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.#T4#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T5#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang staying calm.
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.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (9) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang 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.
Kulik wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang wants to control but instead Kulik manages to regain half guard.
Wang stalling.
Wang is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.#T10#
Well, if Wang 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.
Wang is looking to pass Kulik's guard but actually Kulik recovers to full guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Wang 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 0.
Long Wang 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 29 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Sparxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Sparxx is now in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T1#
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working. #T2#
Rodriquez tries to improve position but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx working away.
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Rodriquez is working away. #T3#
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The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rodriquez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
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.
Rodriquez 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: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Rodriquez#T5#
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount. #T6#
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.#T8#
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T10#
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez 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.#T12#
Rodriquez is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is holding on to half guard well.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T13#
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Rodriquez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is trying to escape the position but Sparxx is controlling the position.
Rodriquez struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (12) vs (0) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sparxx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (15) vs (0) Rodriquez
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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