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WP 88 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 63 wins and 63 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Nelson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson managing to control the position.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nelson
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T8#
Nelson postures up.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
#T10#
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Nelson
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
Nelson controlling from the back.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T12#
MacGowan tries to control the position but Nelson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Nelson
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T13#
Nelson avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Nelson is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson'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 (6) vs (13) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Nelson
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Nelson
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Stoned Nelson 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 20 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture. #T1#
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Catch Wrestler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kersikov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Catch Wrestler#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Kersikov frees himself and scrambles - Catch Wrestler manages to regain control in side control.
Catch Wrestler working away.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Catch Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Catch Wrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T5#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Catch Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T6#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Catch Wrestler#T8#
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov pushes down on Catch Wrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is thwarting Catch Wrestler's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catch Wrestler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Catch Wrestler#T10#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T13#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (12) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #T14#
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Catch Wrestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into 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 97 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 74 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jello circles away.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Jello.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Turturro#T1#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Jello is trying to work for a sweep but Turturro has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (6) Turturro
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to take Jello's back but instead Jello gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T3#
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Turturro is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Turturro prevents Jello from improving his position.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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.
Jello controlling Turturro's posture. #SUB#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jello's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (6) Turturro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T8#
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T9#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T10#
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (6) Turturro
Jello controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Turturro prevents Jello from taking his back.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T13##SUB#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Jello controls the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDonald has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ignatowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDonald taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ignatowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 62 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Balkan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Merlin
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Merlin 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 looking to control.
Merlin pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T5#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling Balkan's posture.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Merlin#T7##SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (2) Merlin#T8#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan 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: Balkan (7) vs (2) Merlin#T9#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T10#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Merlin
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (7) Merlin
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (7) vs (9) Merlin
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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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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 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Juncker back into the cage.
Kulik gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#TD2#
Juncker jumps guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.#T2#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position. #T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T4#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T5#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Well, if Kulik 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.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.
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.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #T13#
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T14#
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, 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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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 83 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Scott drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
#TD2#
Scott decides to pull guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.#T2#
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
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!
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage. #T7#
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T9#
Scott passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T11#
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Scott.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Scott
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (6) Scott#T14#
Kersikov controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 2.
Tyron Scott 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 45 wins and 52 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 57 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
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.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Notturna
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Notturna looking to control.
#T2#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna moves into full guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T4#
Lavicci pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Notturna is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Notturna prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
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!#T5#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T6#
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Notturna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Notturna 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.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T8#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci 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.#T9#
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T10#
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Notturna
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Notturna
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Lavicci controlling the position.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it. #T13#
Lavicci trying to advance position but Notturna counters by regaining guard.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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! Lavicci is heads and Notturna is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, 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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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 76 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T2#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T4#
Wang 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (4) vs (5) Wang#T9#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T14#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Long Wang 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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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 110 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 31 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Rodriquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.#TD#
Sparxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparxx finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
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.
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in to control the position. #T3#
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's posture.#T4#
Rodriquez is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls 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.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Rodriquez#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Sparxx'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.#T8#
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sparxx prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #T14#
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Rodriquez 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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