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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MILF 43 Pogie Ve Peck
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kekoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kekoa.
Nice straight punches there by Kekoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kekoa.#CUT2#It looks like Kimbino Slice has been cut.
Kekoa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Kekoa moves into the clinch.
Slice working aggressively here.
Kekoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Kekoa blocks a body shot from Slice.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Kekoa working aggressively here.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Kekoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Slice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekoa lands an uppercut.
Slice lands an uppercut.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Slice on the inside.
Kekoa being controlled against the cage.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
#T1#
Kekoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slices head.
Kekoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Kekoa is trying to maintain a safe position but Slice gets an underhook and turns Kekoa into the cage.
Kekoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slice trying to stall but Kekoa improves his position.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kekoa.
Kekoa blocks a body shot from Slice.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kekoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kekoa fails to land.
Slice stalls.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice is working Kekoa over against the cage.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kekoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Slice to work.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kekoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa has Slice pushed against the cage.
Kekoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
Slice is trying to maintain a safe position but Kekoa gets an underhook and turns Slice into the cage.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Kekoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekoa controls his hands.
#T3#
Slice is looking to control Kekoa's arms but Kekoa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slice has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
Kekoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kekoa into the cage.
Kekoa is pushing Slice up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slice being controlled against the cage.
Kekoa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekoa avoiding damage.
Kekoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Kekoa lands with a left to the head.
Kekoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Kekoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa trying to stall but Slice improves his position.
Slice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kekoa up against the cage.
Kekoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice blocking some punches.
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekoa pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kekoa taking a breather.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Slice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kainalu Kekoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbino Slice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target.
Kekoa clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice sets himself, and Kekoa steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.#CL#
Slice moves into range and clinches up with Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Kekoa taking a breather.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Still in the clinch, Kekoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kekoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice letting Kekoa take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kekoa fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
Kekoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kekoa takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Slice working aggressively here.
Slice tries a body shot but Kekoa blocks it.
Kekoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice blocking some punches.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa slowing the pace effectively.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Kekoa throws a head punch that misses.
Slice pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Slice lands a left hand.
#T2#
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Kekoa is breathing heavily.
Slice misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kekoa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Slice as the two fighters clinch.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kekoa taking a breather.
Slice is looking to control Kekoa's arms but Kekoa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slice has his back to the cage.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards.
Kainalu Kekoa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kekoa is trying to maintain a safe position but Slice gets an underhook and turns Kekoa into the cage.
Slice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kekoas head.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Kekoa being controlled against the cage.
Kekoa blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kekoa is keeping busy.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards. #ROC#Kekoa is rocked!
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kekoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
A hook to the body from Slice.
Slice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slice unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kekoa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slice is unloading with more strikes now! Kekoa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbino Slice! |
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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 75 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 81 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
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.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T1#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Turturro controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Turturro
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T7#
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Rodriquez stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#T11#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
#T12##SUB2#
Rodriquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriquez has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Rodriquez pushing down on Turturro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is holding on to half guard well.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 104 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 65 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jello defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Jello into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Jello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is trying to keep Jello in close.
McDonald seems keen to control Jello's posture.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #T1#
McDonald trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) McDonald
Jello controlling from the full mount.
McDonald wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T2#
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) McDonald
Jello keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Jello controls the position.#T3#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello controlling from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#T4#
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
Jello controls the action.#T5#
Jello is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
#T6#
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Jello not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jello has locked on a rear naked choke here! McDonald is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 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 70 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vice's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Vice
Vice controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Vice has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Balkan advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Vice defends the submission attempt.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vice is looking to sweep but instead, Balkan has passed into half guard.
Well, if Balkan 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.
Vice is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vice avoid being mounted?#T3#
Balkan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Vice
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan just content to control the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Vice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balkan controls the position.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well. #T5#
Balkan tries to advance to mount but Vice denies him.
Vice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Balkan stalls from top position.#T6#
Balkan laying and praying for a moment but Vice takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vice tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #T7#
Balkan slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8#
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Vice doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vice is keeping the position for now.
Balkan controlling from the top position. #T9#
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Vice is keeping the position.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Vice
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Vice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Balkan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vice is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Vice is defending well.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vice is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Balkan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vice has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Boris Balkan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Middleweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodney swinging wildly here.
Popper jabs Rodney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Rodney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper cracks Rodney with an open hand slap.
Popper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper jabs at Rodney's body.
Popper slips under a jab from Rodney.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodney counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Popper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Rodney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popper lands a left hand.
Rodney tries to stall but Popper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodney looks winded!
Popper tries a body shot but Rodney blocks it.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
A short left from Popper.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A short uppercut from Popper.
Popper cracks Rodney with a nice body shot.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popper.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Popper lands with a short shot to the head.
Popper pushes Rodney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodney's elbow.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
Popper blocks a body shot from Rodney.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Popper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popper.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Popper misses with a body punch.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Popper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodney controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Popper - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodneys head.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodney or not.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Popper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney takes a shot to the head.
Popper lands with a light punch inside.
Popper lands a shot to the body.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popper presses Rodney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Rodney prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Rodney avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Popper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper works on Rodney's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Popper.
#ROC#Rodney is rocked!
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodney backwards.
Rodney is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rodney's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rodney drops to his knees and Popper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Popper! |
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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 55 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T1#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (9) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T13#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (9) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (9) vs (19) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 9.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 61 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 64 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald#T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kulik manages to buck him off and is now in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik controlling the position. #T6#
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (15) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T7#
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Kulik is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T9#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T10#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controls the position.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T14#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 95 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Nelson
Merlin wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson prevents Merlin from improving position.
Nelson being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.#T2#
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T5#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage. #T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merlin is now in half guard.
Merlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T10#
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Merlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Merlin is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Oh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler tightens his grip and picks Oh up, before dumping him to the ground. Oh manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Oh is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount.
Catch Wrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Oh from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Oh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Oh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oh is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Oh is controlling an arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Catch Wrestler looking to control but Oh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oh is now in Catch Wrestler's guard. A big mistake from Catch Wrestler there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Oh preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oh escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Oh controlling the position from side mount.
Oh gets to mount! Catch Wrestler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (7) vs (5) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Oh controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Catch Wrestler keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.#T8#
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
#T9#
Oh avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Oh controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Oh seems content to control.#T12#
Oh trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Catch Wrestler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (10) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Oh prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
#T14#
Oh trying to control the pace.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Jisoo Oh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 72 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ignatowski continues to stall.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away. #T3#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski controls the action.#T4#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
Ignatowski'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.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T10#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald 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.#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 74 wins and 37 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Turturro dominates the positioning.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
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.
Turturro just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez regains half guard.#T1#
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to advance position but Rodriquez counters by regaining guard.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Turturro 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.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T4#
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Rodriquez trying to control but Turturro postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away. #T8#
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Turturro is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T11#
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Rodriquez denies him.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Turturro tries to move to full mount but Rodriquez actually manages to regain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T13#
Turturro is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it. #T14#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 103 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Jello stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Jello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Nelson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Jello wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it. #T3#
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nelson is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Jello's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jello. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Nelson#T4#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to take his opponent's back but Jello turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (7) Nelson
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Jello controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nelson tries to break free.
#T8#
Jello is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (9) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jello is now in half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is taking a breather. Nelson 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.#T9#
Jello prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T10#
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Nelson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (9) Nelson#T11#
Nelson just looking to survive in the bad position.
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Jello controls the action.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Jello controls the action.#T14#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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 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 94 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 69 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Balkan has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Balkan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin postures up.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T4#
Balkan is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Balkan#T6#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan can't escape the position.
#T7#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan gets full guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position. #T11#
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T12#
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T13#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T14#
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin working away.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Balkan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miami Vice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vice avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Vice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vice tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Catch Wrestler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vice (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace. #T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Vice has his hands clasped together around Catch Wrestler's back. He's all about the action.
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Catch Wrestler 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Vice is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working.
Catch Wrestler stalling. #T4#
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Vice defends it.
Vice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Vice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vice is holding on for now. #T6#
Catch Wrestler passes into side control, despite Vice's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vice (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Vice struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Vice is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vice gets back to half guard.#T9#
Vice manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom. #T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vice is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Vice seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Vice looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Catch Wrestler stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Vice trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Vice keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T13#
Vice controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Vice pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Vice is keeping the position.
Vice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.#T14#
Vice looking to control.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Vice to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vice (2) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 5 to 2.
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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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 71 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 79 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Ignatowski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Turturro.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T7#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #T8#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to control.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro moves into full guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Turturro is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Turturro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Turturro up and slammed him! Turturro can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Turturro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (5) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 87 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 68 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Balkan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Balkan on that attempt. #TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kersikov gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov tries to push Balkan's head away but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T2#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T5#
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Balkan rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Balkan#T9#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10#
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Balkan has got his arm under Kersikov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kersikov has spun round into Balkan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) Balkan#T11#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (6) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan 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.
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
#T14#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 31 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 58 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Merlin
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald 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 McDonald.
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.#T1#
Merlin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Merlin 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.
McDonald passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#T5#
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
McDonald won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T7#
McDonald is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin gets back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is really struggling to control Merlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture. #T9#
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the position here.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T11#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin 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) Merlin
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#T13#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald gets full guard.#T14#
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McDonald gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McDonald takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oh gets a clinch.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but Nelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Nelson
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control. Oh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Let's hope that Nelson 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.
Oh wants to sweep but Nelson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Oh denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Oh! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself. #SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Oh's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Oh has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is trying to keep Oh in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control the position but Oh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Nelson is pressing down on Oh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #T8##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Nelson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nelson wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T11#
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson pulls Oh in to control the position.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Nelson has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Oh wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson 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 80 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Turturro getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T2#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T5#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T7#
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ramirez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez 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.
Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#T14#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 49 wins and 67 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling Balkan's posture. #T1#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik 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.#T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik#T5#
Balkan managing to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is looking to pass Balkan's guard but actually Balkan recovers to full guard.
Kulik 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. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik staying calm.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Kulik taking a break here but Balkan is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
#T11#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik#T13#
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Balkan trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Balkan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kulik
Balkan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Balkan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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