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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 49 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik 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. #T1#
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Kulik
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T7#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Lavicci holds on to Kulik around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T11#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Lavicci stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik 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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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 73 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by MacGowan, which made it look bad.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a double leg but MacGowan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Catch Wrestler. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan 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 keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
MacGowan is trying to control but Catch Wrestler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.#T2#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Catch Wrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Catch Wrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (9) Catch Wrestler#T5#
Catch Wrestler passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (9) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Catch Wrestler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catch Wrestler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
MacGowan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Catch Wrestler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan 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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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lavicci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Kersikov to control the position.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.#T6#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci 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.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a choke. Lavicci gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lavicci manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Lavicci
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Kulik controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kulik as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content 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.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.#T10#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
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 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ieyasu pushes Flenderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ieyasu smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Flenderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ieyasu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flenderson is in Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Flenderson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ieyasu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (5) Flenderson
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.
Flenderson wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu wants to control but Flenderson postures up.
Ieyasu prevents Flenderson from moving into mount. #T3#
Ieyasu tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position.
Ieyasu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (5) Flenderson
Ieyasu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
#SUB#
Flenderson showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the RNC.
Ieyasu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4##SUB#
Ieyasu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flenderson trying to control the position but Ieyasu manages to sink in the hooks.
Flenderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ieyasu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ieyasu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ieyasu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ieyasu trying to control.#T5##SUB#
Ieyasu looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ieyasu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flenderson holding on to Ieyasu's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ieyasu gets his way!
#SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Ieyasu is trying to stick to Flenderson's back but Flenderson is turning into Ieyasu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ieyasu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flenderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (7) Flenderson
Ieyasu being controlled here, momentarily.
Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson 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. #T7#
Ieyasu controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Ieyasu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ieyasu has an active guard here but Flenderson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard but Flenderson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (10) Flenderson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ieyasu is looking to reverse the position.
Ieyasu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Flenderson seems content to control.
Flenderson prevents Ieyasu from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Ieyasu is not content to let Flenderson control the position.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ieyasu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flenderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu 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.#T11#
Ieyasu working a defensive guard here.
Flenderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard.
Ieyasu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Flenderson is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Ieyasu wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ieyasu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (10) Flenderson
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ieyasu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flenderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ieyasu has Flenderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (12) Flenderson#T14#
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ieyasu 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.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but Flenderson defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Marden pushes him off.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Marden scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden'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.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Marden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Marden controlling the action here.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed is trying to keep Marden in close.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marden is now in half guard.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
#T4#
Reed tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Marden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T6#
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Reed trying to control from Marden's half guard. Marden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Marden up and slammed him! Marden can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (2) vs (5) Reed
Marden is not content to let Reed control the position.
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reed is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (2) vs (7) Reed#T8#
Reed wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Reed
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Marden wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Reed controlling Marden's posture.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #T10#
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (11) Reed
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
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.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
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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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 70 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
MacGowan 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 shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jello sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Jello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello controlling from the top position.
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.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T2#
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
MacGowan tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan is letting Jello control him for a moment. #T7#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacGowan trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Jello
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Jello#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Jello
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T11#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Let's hope that Jello 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.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 73 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 58 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Rodriquez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci holds of for dear life.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T6#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T7#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controls the position.#T9#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #T10#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.#T12#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 86 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. MacGowan sprawls well.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Kersikov is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
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 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. #T1#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov 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: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov mounts MacGowan! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T7#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov working away.#T9#
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov staying calm.#T10#
Kersikov in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T12#
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
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.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kersikov controls the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flenderson seems keen to control Ibrahim's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson has control of Ibrahim's left arm, preventing Ibrahim from doing any damage.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Flenderson won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T3#
Ibrahim is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Flenderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flenderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim 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.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Flenderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T6#
Flenderson stalling.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (2) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control. #SUB2#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ibrahim avoiding Flenderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Ibrahim has good solid back control here. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is persistently looking for the submission but Flenderson is defending it well.
Ibrahim tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Flenderson right now.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson is keeping busy.
#T9#
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Ibrahim controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Flenderson reverses nicely into Ibrahim 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim has Flenderson pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.
Flenderson postures up.
Ibrahim looking to control but Flenderson passes into half guard.
Ibrahim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Flenderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flenderson.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Flenderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (8) vs (8) Ibrahim
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Flenderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (11) vs (8) Ibrahim
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Ignatowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T1#
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Ignatowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
It looks like Lavicci 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T3#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Lavicci 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.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavicci is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavicci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Ignatowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to control the position but Ignatowski frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Lavicci grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Ignatowski there - Lavicci really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 57 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Merlin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Merlin wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) MacGowan
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.#SUB#
Merlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Merlin is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (5) MacGowan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan is stalling here but it's allowed Merlin to get half guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Merlin manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (5) MacGowan
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (7) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Merlin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacGowan has cracked it and Merlin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan 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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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 56 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlin defends it well.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to control but Merlin wriggling away. #T1#
Merlin is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Merlin (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Merlin tries to buck him off.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Merlin tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Merlin is defending well.
Lavicci is riding his opponent, not letting Merlin buck him off. #SUB2#
Lavicci has got his arm under Merlin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Merlin has spun round into Lavicci's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Merlin 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.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lavicci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T10#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Lavicci stalling.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Merlin counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Merlin pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #T13#
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci 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.
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 68 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad. #TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan#T1#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T3#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4#
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#SUB#
Kersikov tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T6#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T7#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T9#
MacGowan 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 (8) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of MacGowan's left arm, preventing MacGowan from doing any damage.
MacGowan won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kersikov is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
MacGowan 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 (4) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (10) MacGowan#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan looks winded!#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
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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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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 69 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
Lavicci 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.
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lavicci has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Lavicci manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T12#
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 67 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (0) vs (2) MacGowan
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.#SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Nelson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson not doing much here.
#T4##SUB#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Nelson has control of MacGowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacGowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacGowan has worked his arm free - good work by MacGowan!
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (8) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Nelson is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T9#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Nelson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Nelson avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T10#
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Nelson is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Nelson manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (16) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nelson's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (16) vs (4) MacGowan
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan postures up.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T12#
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 55 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 55 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
#T3#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T4#
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control but instead Lavicci manages to regain half guard.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Merlin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T10#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Merlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 66 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by MacGowan.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T5#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T8#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T11#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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