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WP 86 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 18 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kersikov is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
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.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T3#
Nelson trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson trying to control here.
#T4#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. #T5#
Nelson is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#SUB2#
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
#T7#
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Nelson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T8#
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Nelson frees himself and scrambles - Kersikov manages to regain control in side control.
Nelson tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Nelson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T9#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson gets back to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T13#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (0) Nelson#T14#
Nelson holds on for dear life, controlling Kersikov's posture momentarily.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Roman Kersikov 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 63 wins and 61 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Catch Wrestler.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Catch Wrestler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
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: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacGowan is really struggling to control Catch Wrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Catch Wrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Catch Wrestler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catch Wrestler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catch Wrestler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
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: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
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: MacGowan (6) vs (8) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Catch Wrestler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan has given up his back here. Will Catch Wrestler look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler working for the choke.
Catch Wrestler is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (13) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catch Wrestler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catch Wrestler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Catch Wrestler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (18) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (21) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well. #T7#
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Catch Wrestler pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T11#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catch Wrestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catch Wrestler defends well.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
#SUB#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catch Wrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
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: MacGowan (10) vs (21) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan is pushing down on Catch Wrestler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Catch Wrestler is fighting to maintain full guard but MacGowan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
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#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Catch Wrestler defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan 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. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 21 to 10.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 64 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 58 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1#
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski'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.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald!
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
McDonald 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: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald looking to control but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
#T5#
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDonald is holding on tight.
#T7#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald 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.#T8#
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski 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.#T9#
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignatowski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
#T12#
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 36 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juncker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kulik wants a takedown.
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.#TD2#
Juncker gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
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 wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
#T2#
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Juncker gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker fails to advance to Kulik's back.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik prevents any damage by holding on tight.
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.
Kulik can't escape the position.
#T5#
Juncker mounts Kulik! Really nice guard pass there!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Kulik bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T8#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kulik 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.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik is staying tight to Juncker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kulik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (7) Juncker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
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! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 7.
Gaston Juncker 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 96 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 60 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balkan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to improve position but can't.
Jello prevents Balkan from moving into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Jello sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Balkan
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello passes into half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard. #T3#
Jello is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Jello controlling the action here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T5#
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Balkan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan struggling a bit here.#T6#
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face as Jello controls the position.
A control attempt from Balkan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (4) Balkan
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello controlling from mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T8#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan 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.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jello is staying active.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T11#
Balkan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (8) Balkan#T13#
Balkan trying to control momentarily.
Balkan controls the position.#SUB2#
Jello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is controlling the position but Jello somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T14#
Balkan is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello keeping control of the position.
Balkan is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Moldy Jello 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 51 wins and 72 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Turturro is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T4#
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
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 (2) vs (7) Kersikov
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T5#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Turturro forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Turturro 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.
#SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (2) vs (11) Kersikov#T8#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (6) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Turturro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Turturro let's go of the attempt for now.#T10#
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Turturro wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T14#
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (6) vs (16) Kersikov
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (6) vs (18) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 18 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov 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 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott tries to sprawl but Ramirez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T3#
Scott is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to advance to Scott's back.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T6#
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Scott is holding on tight.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.#T7#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away. #T10#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Scott is trying to escape the mount but Ramirez keeps good control and instead manages to take Scott's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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 is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Scott trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.
Ramirez not allowing Scott to control his hands.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Scott tries to break free.
Scott 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.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Scott.#T14#
Ramirez continues to stall.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Scott trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control the position but Scott frees himself and scrambles - Ramirez manages to regain control in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 89 wins and 52 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Notturna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merlin somewhat.
Notturna goes for a double leg but Merlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merlin continues to drive forward.
Merlin has been working on his balance at KFA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Notturna.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Notturna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (0) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna controlling from side mount.
Merlin tries to bench press Notturna off him but Notturna keeps the position.
Notturna controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin is trying to escape the position but Notturna is controlling the position. #T1#
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merlin's legs.
Notturna controls the position.
Merlin is trying to control Notturna's posture but Notturna avoids it.
Notturna controlling the position. #T2##T3#
Notturna is trying to move to mount but Merlin reverses beautifully and ends up in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Notturna controlling the position.
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.
Merlin trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
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 (6) Notturna#T5#
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself. #T6#
Notturna won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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!#T8#
Merlin trying to control the position here.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is trying to keep Notturna in close.
#T9#
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position. #T10#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Notturna controlling the action here.#T11#
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.
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.#T12#
Well,Merlin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Merlin wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Notturna is continuing to stall.
Merlin trying to control here.
Well, if Notturna 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.
#T14#
More stalling from Notturna.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
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.
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 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna 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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Co-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 108 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Lavicci is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Sparxx manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Lavicci
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavicci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavicci for a finish.
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
#T6##SUB#
Sparxx has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lavicci is defending well but eventually Sparxx manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lavicci has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
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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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 69 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Rodriquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wang is defending well.#TD2#
Wang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang stalling.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
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.#T2#
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.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it. #T3#
Wang controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T4#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.#T5#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang controlling the action here. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez taking a breather here. #T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriquez trying to control.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T10#
Wang turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang 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.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #T11#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Wang gets back to half guard.#T13#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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