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WP 85 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 7 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 60 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGowan to the mat! MacGowan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T1#
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catch Wrestler in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself. #T4#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T5#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Catch Wrestler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Catch Wrestler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Catch Wrestler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Catch Wrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
#T7#
MacGowan 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 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.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.#SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T9#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
MacGowan won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Catch Wrestler slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (4) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catch Wrestler defends it easily.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (6) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catch Wrestler's guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a submission but Catch Wrestler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T12#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler 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: Catch Wrestler (10) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition 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 80 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 57 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Kersikov controls the position.
McDonald looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
McDonald is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T9#
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
#T10#
McDonald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov 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.#T12#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T13#
McDonald trying to control here.
Kersikov moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov takes McDonald's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McDonald is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jello keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Nelson#T3#
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello takes Nelson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (2) Nelson
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nelson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jello prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.#T4#
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nelson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (11) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nelson.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Jello controls the position.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Jello not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Jello controlling the position well here. Nelson rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip. #T8#
Nelson wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (2) Nelson#T9#
Jello avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Nelson
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
#T10#
Good control from Jello.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nelson wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands 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.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#T11#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape.
Despite being in a bad position, Nelson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Nelson wants to escape the position.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello not allowing Nelson to control his hands. #T12#
Nelson tries to break free.
Jello 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.
Nelson is really stuck here.
Jello 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.
Nelson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
#T13#
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello biding his time, controlling Nelson.
Nelson trying to control but not successfully.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14##SUB#
Nelson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (0) vs (6) Kersikov
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Juncker gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Juncker 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: Juncker (2) vs (6) Kersikov
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker'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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker 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.#T4#
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Juncker 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 is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov 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: Juncker (8) vs (6) Kersikov#T6#
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Juncker is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juncker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Kersikov breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (8) vs (8) Kersikov#T8#
Juncker pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juncker has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T10#
Juncker controlling Kersikov's posture.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (12) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T12#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Juncker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (15) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (15) vs (10) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 64 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 60 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatowski defends well and Balkan ends up having to push Ignatowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balkan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Balkan's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T5#
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T6#
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Balkan looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T8#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Balkan from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balkan defends it well.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) Balkan
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Balkan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balkan takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski keeps Balkan under control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #T13#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Balkan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (5) vs (6) Balkan
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan wants to take Ignatowski's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 6 to 5.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 71 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turturro showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Scott's thigh. Scott counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Scott has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Scott 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Scott controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Scott.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Scott pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T4#
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Turturro has gone for a leg lock! Scott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Scott#T5#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
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.
Scott stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Scott is now in half guard. #T6#
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Turturro trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott prevents Turturro from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Turturro wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Turturro wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Turturro tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Turturro tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Scott 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#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Turturro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Scott has passed into half guard!
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Turturro wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to control but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (5) Scott
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Turturro 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: Turturro (4) vs (5) Scott#T14#
Scott managing to control the position.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (7) Scott
Turturro 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 7 to 4.
Tyron Scott 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 55 wins and 35 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 56 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kulik looking for a takedown.
Notturna jumps guard but Kulik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik tries for a takedown but Notturna manages to get underhooks.
Kulik has been working on his balance at KFA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Notturna.
Kulik tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Kulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Notturna stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Notturna#T2#
Notturna controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Notturna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
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.
Notturna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.#T5#
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Notturna wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Notturna tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Notturna tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kulik is holding on tight.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Notturna.#T8#
Kulik keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.#T9#
Notturna stalling.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Notturna is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (7) Notturna#T11#
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna is looking to stall here but Kulik recovers full guard. #T12#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T13#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 4.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 74 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
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 passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Lavicci looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T11#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lavicci seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Let's hope that Lavicci 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.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 4.
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 55 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 51 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin pulls Wang in to control the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T3#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Merlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T5#
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is holding on to half guard well.
Wang controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Wang controlling the pace.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
Wang is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T8#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Merlin
Wang staying calm.#T9#
Wang moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (10) vs (0) Merlin
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Further stalling from Wang.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Merlin tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Merlin 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#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Merlin tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Merlin can't escape the position.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Long Wang 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails to land the takedown.
Rodriquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriquez enables Sparxx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparxx postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez 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.#T1#
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sparxx reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Sparxx
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.#T3#
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Sparxx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it. #T4#
Sparxx has given up his back here. Will Rodriquez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
#T5#
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.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Sparxx trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping 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.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
#T7##SUB#
Sparxx is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
#T10#
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T11#
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Sparxx prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Sparxx controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sparxx tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Sparxx just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez 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.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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