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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Oh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler tightens his grip and picks Oh up, before dumping him to the ground. Oh manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
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.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Oh is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount.
Catch Wrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Oh from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Oh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Oh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oh is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Oh is controlling an arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Catch Wrestler looking to control but Oh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oh is now in Catch Wrestler's guard. A big mistake from Catch Wrestler there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Oh preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oh escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Oh controlling the position from side mount.
Oh gets to mount! Catch Wrestler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (7) vs (5) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Oh controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Catch Wrestler keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.#T8#
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
#T9#
Oh avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Oh controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Oh seems content to control.#T12#
Oh trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Catch Wrestler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (10) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Oh prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
#T14#
Oh trying to control the pace.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Jisoo Oh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Nelson
Merlin wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson prevents Merlin from improving position.
Nelson being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Merlin'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 gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.#T2#
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
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.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T5#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is trying to control the position 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.#T7#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage. #T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merlin is now in half guard.
Merlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
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.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T10#
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Merlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Merlin is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin 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 74 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 72 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T2#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #T4#
MacGowan controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T6#
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriquez working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriquez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T12#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez controls the action.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T14#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 61 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 64 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald#T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kulik manages to buck him off and is now in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik controlling the position. #T6#
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (15) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T7#
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Kulik is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T9#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T10#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controls the position.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Kulik 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.
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.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T14#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said '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 88 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T2#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T5#
Lavicci looking to take Kersikov's back but Kersikov rolls and after a scramble, Kersikov ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Kersikov to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T7#
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.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
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. #T9#
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.
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: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T10#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T12#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position. #T13#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T14#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T1#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (9) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T13#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (9) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (9) vs (19) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 9.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Jello
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Jello is not content to let Juncker control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Jello
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Jello is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker controlling his opponent. #T6#
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Jello's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T8#
Jello can't escape the position.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jello 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.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Jello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Jello
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Jello
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker holds on to Jello's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jello taking a breather here. #T13#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 60 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Wang won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang continues to stall.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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. #T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T14#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 4 to 0.
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.
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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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 56 wins and 61 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Notturna is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Notturna circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Notturna dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov 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: Notturna (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Notturna is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna gets full guard.#T3#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna managing to control the position.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Notturna's guard.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Notturna! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T6#
Kersikov tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (10) Kersikov#T7#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (13) Kersikov#T9#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov takes Notturna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Notturna is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (16) Kersikov#T11#
Notturna wants to escape the position.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Notturna trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Notturna is staying busy.#T12#
Notturna trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov not doing much here.
#T14#
Notturna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 119 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 30 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparxx showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Scott
Sparxx controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount. #T1#
Scott is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparxx from advancing position.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it. #T2#
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Scott wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #T4#
Sparxx is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under 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.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Sparxx stalling.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T7#
Well, if Sparxx 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.
#T8#
Scott tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Scott has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T11#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Scott has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tyrone Sparxx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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