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WP 101 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 14 wins and 24 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Vice rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Vice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vice tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range. #CL2#
Vice clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Vice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Nelson has Vice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nelson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vice tumbling to the mat - Nelson dives into Vice's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Vice
Nelson passes into half guard.
Vice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Vice has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nelson 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.
Vice is trying to keep Nelson in close.
#T3#
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Vice has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vice is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson'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.#T5#
Vice working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vice is retaining full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Vice is keeping the position.#T7#
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Vice trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson 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. #T8#
Nelson is looking to advance position but Vice has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (2) vs (4) Vice
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vice takes Nelson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nelson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (2) vs (7) Vice
Nelson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vice.
#T9#
Nelson turns into Vice and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (7) Vice
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Nelson trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Vice wants to sweep but no luck.
Vice keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving. #T11#
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vice keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Vice wants to improve his position but instead Nelson has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (7) vs (7) Vice
Vice wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson controlling his opponent. #T13#
Vice tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice stops Nelson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nelson wants to control the action but instead Vice gets a body lock and reverses into Nelson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (7) vs (9) Vice
Nelson is controlling Vice's posture.#T14##SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Vice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (7) vs (12) Vice
Vice trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson stops Vice from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vice wins on points by 12 to 7.
Miami Vice 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 32 wins and 66 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Oh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oh down to the mat. Oh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Oh
McDonald is looking to stall here but Oh recovers full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Oh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McDonald advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Oh tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oh is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
McDonald controlling the pace. #T2#
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oh is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Oh is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Oh won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Oh is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well. #T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Oh is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald prevents Oh from improving his position.#T7#
Oh is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Oh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T8#
McDonald trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Oh 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) Oh#T9##SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oh stacks McDonald 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 Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Oh
Oh controlling the position.
It looks like Oh 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.#T11#
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.#T12#
Oh has control of an arm but McDonald manages to advance to Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (6) vs (5) Oh
Oh prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald is trying to stick to Oh's back but Oh is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oh. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (7) Oh
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Oh preventing the sweep.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Oh has passed into half guard.
Oh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (6) vs (10) Oh
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Oh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Oh passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (6) vs (13) Oh
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jisoo Oh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 96 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 73 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Merlin with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Merlin. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Merlin as MacGowan shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacGowan enables Merlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacGowan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Merlin controlling the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#T2#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Merlin 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.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Merlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T5#
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Merlin prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T6#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin controlling from mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
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.#T11#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan 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: Merlin (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin is in trouble now - MacGowan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (5) MacGowan#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Merlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Merlin and MacGowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merlin, who protects the arm well.
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merlin, who protects the arm well.
Merlin is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Merlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merlin is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 58 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 82 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turturro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T1#
Turturro is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position. #T2#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T5#
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Kersikov controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Turturro's back but Turturro is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turturro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to control here.
#T13#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bogdan 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 61 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lavicci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
I've been told that Lavicci has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (6) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, controlling Jello's posture momentarily.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jello wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci regains half guard.#T5#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (12) vs (2) Lavicci
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 tries to escape the position.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Jello controlling his opponent. #T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T10#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Jello look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jello is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free. #T13#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci 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: Jello (15) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang.
Rodriquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
#TD2#
Wang scores with a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh. Rodriquez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Wang.#T5#
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Rodriquez is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Wang#T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling from mount. #T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away. #T11#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Rodriquez to get half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Wang
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T14#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 50 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulik quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.#T1#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
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.#T3#
Juncker stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker 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.#T7#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.#T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker postures up.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T11#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage. #T12#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.#TD#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scott struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Ramirez controls the position. #T2#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T3#
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Scott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Scott
Scott 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.
Scott is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Scott has good solid back control here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
#T7#
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Scott
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Scott wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T11#
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (8) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 57 wins and 62 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Notturna tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Notturna to the ground. Notturna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Notturna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Notturna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Notturna attempts a counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it well and moves away.
Strega Notturna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.#TD#
Notturna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is letting Notturna control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Notturna controls the position. #T1#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna'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 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.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T3#
Kersikov stops Notturna from passing to mount.
Kersikov is letting Notturna control him for a moment.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Notturna controls from the top position.#T4#
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from improving position.
Notturna taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Notturna dominates the positioning.
Notturna continues to hold on tight.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Notturna dominates the positioning.
Kersikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (6) vs (0) Kersikov#T6#
Notturna controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (9) vs (0) Kersikov#T7#
Notturna has good solid back control here.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Notturna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.#T9#
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Notturna avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Notturna controls the position.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
#T11#
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from getting a body triangle.
Notturna 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.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control.
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.
#T12#
Kersikov prevents Notturna from getting a body triangle.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Strega Notturna 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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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 121 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Sparxx controls from the top position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx working away.
Sparxx 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 Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the position but Sparxx is controlling the position. #T1#
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A control attempt from Ignatowski but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from taking his back.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (9) vs (0) Ignatowski
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ignatowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski tries to break free.
#T6#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to roll into a better position but Sparxx has get a rear naked choke and Ignatowski is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
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. |
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