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WP 92 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 29 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 66 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by MacGowan.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's 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.
McDonald is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
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 (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald 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.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T5#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T8#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T11#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##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 wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 57 wins and 39 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 65 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Balkan tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Balkan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Balkan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kulik defend it? Balkan steps over the head and cranks it - Kulik is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
A victorious Boris Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 84 wins and 55 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T1#
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Nelson passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Well, if Nelson 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.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov 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. #T5#
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. #SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov postures up.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson looking to control.
#T6##SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Nelson rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov'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.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
I would not like to be Nelson right now.
#T10#
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Nelson looks to control.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson is really stuck here.
#T11##SUB#
Nelson is trying to roll into a better position but Kersikov has get a rear naked choke and Nelson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 11 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Catch Wrestler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Catch Wrestler, at least for the moment.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Kersikov seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T5#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Kersikov seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
#T10#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Catch Wrestler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Catch Wrestler prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T12#
Kersikov wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.#T14#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catch Wrestler's guard.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Catch Wrestler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Roman Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 46 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juncker enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juncker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T2#
Ignatowski stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Juncker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juncker is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Juncker trying to control here.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T6#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski 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.
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.#T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ignatowski pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Juncker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Ignatowski#T11#
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 Juncker's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ignatowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Juncker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 92 wins and 55 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 55 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Well, if Merlin 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.
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.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
#T3#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T4#
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control but instead Lavicci manages to regain half guard.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Merlin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T10#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Merlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 78 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position here. #T2#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ramirez is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Scott is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ramirez controls the position.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Scott#T8#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez is stalling here but it's allowed Scott to get half guard.
#T10#
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #T11#
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Scott tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Scott#T13#
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#T14#
Scott is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 100 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jello. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Turturro
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Jello postures up.
Turturro looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jello controlling the action here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jello stalling.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turturro has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Turturro is holding on tight.
Jello prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Jello passes into side control, despite Turturro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Turturro
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Turturro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Turturro wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Turturro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Turturro
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.#T12#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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!
Turturro wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Jello pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Jello has moved into half guard.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 72 wins and 33 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 59 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Notturna is quick to defend against it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Notturna 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.
Notturna fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Notturna avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Notturna drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position. #T2#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Notturna passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna controlling the action here. #T4#
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
#T5#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez is not content to let Notturna control the position.#T6#
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.
It looks like Notturna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Notturna.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Notturna advancing to mount. #T9#
Notturna is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it. #T10#
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Notturna
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Notturna rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Notturna controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Notturna's body.
#T11#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.#T12#
Notturna trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna trying to control but not successfully.
Notturna really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Rodriquez's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Notturna tries to break free.
#T13#
Notturna trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Notturna's body.
#T14#
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.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Notturna is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rodriquez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Notturna controlling Rodriquez 's hands.
Notturna is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 113 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wang swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Wang forces Sparxx back against the cage and clinches.
Wang has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sparxx prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wang walks away with a smile on his face. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Wang wants the takedown. Sparxx is fighting it off but Wang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sparxx's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx controlling the position for now.#T2#
Wang controlling the action here.
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#T3#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sparxx is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sparxx's thigh. Sparxx counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T5#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Wang passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Wang wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Wang
Sparxx is being controlled here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to move to mount but Sparxx reverses beautifully and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Wang wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Sparxx stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx 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.
Wang is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture. #T13#
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (5) Wang
Sparxx just content to control the position.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Sparxx staying calm.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
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! Sparxx is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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