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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 27 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 62 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald controls the position.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDonald presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan seems keen to control McDonald's posture.#T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
#T7#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T9#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (14) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #T10#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.#SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling MacGowan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
McDonald'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 free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (20) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (22) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot 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 9 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Catch Wrestler gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kersikov makes his way to full guard, as Catch Wrestler worked for a kimura.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Catch Wrestler stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Kersikov is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (5) Kersikov#T5#
Kersikov takes a little break here. Catch Wrestler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Catch Wrestler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T8#
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T9#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (10) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov 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.#T12#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (13) Kersikov#T13#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Kersikov avoiding Catch Wrestler 's attempts to control his hands.
Catch Wrestler breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (13) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (15) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Nelson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson not doing much 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.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Nelson is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski 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 (4) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson looking to control.
#T6#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nelson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Nelson keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Ignatowski prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Nelson#T10#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control. #T11#
Ignatowski looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nelson rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Nelson#T12#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but Nelson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 73 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.
Turturro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik 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.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kulik
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.#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture. #T3#
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kulik
Turturro trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kulik#T4#
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is trying to stick to Turturro's back but Turturro is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turturro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Kulik
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Kulik
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro is controlling Kulik's posture.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T9#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) Kulik
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (6) vs (13) Kulik#T10#
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik is keeping busy.
#T11##SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro controlling from the back.#SUB#
Turturro looking for the RNC. #T12##SUB#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Kulik is defending it well.
Turturro is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB#
Turturro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (15) Kulik
Kulik passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 15 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 82 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 61 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balkan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balkan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Balkan
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Balkan stalls from top position.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Balkan uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Balkan
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Balkan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balkan tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Balkan#T5#
Balkan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.#T6#
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan is holding Kersikov down, trying to stall.
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T7#
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balkan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balkan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T8#
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (7) Balkan
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T12#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balkan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Jello pushes him off.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jello tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jello pulls Scott into guard.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.#T1#
Jello looking to control.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Jello controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
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.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Scott#T2#
Scott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T3#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Jello tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello just holding on.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Jello tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott prevents Jello from getting the reversal.#T5#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Jello tries to hold on but Scott postures up.#T6#
Jello is looking to get to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello can't escape the position.
Jello wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Jello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Scott#T12#
Jello tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scott easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (10) Scott
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now. #T13#
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling the position well.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Jello is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (13) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T2#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker 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.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker 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.#T6#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Juncker turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Juncker
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
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 content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Juncker trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T12#
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Juncker
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T14#
Lavicci controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
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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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 56 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 53 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Merlin with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Merlin's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Merlin
Wang works to advance to full mount. Merlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (6) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
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 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: Wang (6) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Merlin from advancing position. #T4#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (6) vs (5) Merlin#T5#
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wang manages to control the position for a moment.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T7#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Wang reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (5) Merlin#T14#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 56 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notturna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Notturna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ramirez prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna controlling the position for now.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Notturna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Notturna pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T6#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez 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.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Notturna#T7#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Notturna
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramirez postures up.
#T11#
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T12#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T14#
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 70 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 with a poor takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T1#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sparxx has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controls the position.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx regains half guard.#T3#
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
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.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Sparxx#T9#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T11#
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Rodriquez tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (5) vs (8) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him. #T14#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Rodriquez from escaping the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 8 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tyrone Sparxx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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