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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 77 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski prevents the takedown attempt.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.#TD#
Ignatowski wants the takedown. Wang is fighting it off but Ignatowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wang's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Wang
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) Wang
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #T4#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang gets full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wang reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (6) Wang
Wang advances to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang not doing much here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) Wang#T8#
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's posture.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ignatowski has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang postures up.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) Wang
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from Wang's half guard. Wang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang 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.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here. #T13#
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T14#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (12) vs (10) Wang
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 108 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 64 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Notturna's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Notturna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notturna is controlling Jello's posture.#SUB2#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Notturna
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Jello postures up.
Jello taking a breather here. #T3#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Jello has control of an arm but Notturna manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (5) vs (8) Notturna
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control. #SUB2#
Jello showing good submission defense here.
Jello rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Jello is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a choke but Jello is defending well. #SUB2#
Notturna goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jello escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (8) Notturna
Jello wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna trying to control here.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (8) Notturna
Jello wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Jello has control of an arm but Notturna manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (12) Notturna#T7##SUB2#
Notturna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jello has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jello rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Notturna trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Notturna 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.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jello wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (12) Notturna
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (12) Notturna
Notturna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Jello 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.
#T10#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Notturna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Notturna has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (12) Notturna
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (12) Notturna
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Notturna tries to buck him off.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free. #T12#
Jello has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
#T13#
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to break free.
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.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 65 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Kulik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Balkan.
Balkan looking for a takedown.
Balkan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balkan uses from the top position.
Balkan is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan 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.
Kulik controlling the position.#T2#
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Balkan
Kulik looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik can't escape the position.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balkan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulik has worked his arm free - good work by Kulik!
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T4#
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
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.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan controlling the action here.#T7#
Kulik gets full guard.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan looking to control.
#T9#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Balkan 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.
Balkan is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T11#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T12#
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Kulik postures up.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Balkan looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan 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 104
Date: May 08, 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 84 wins and 54 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez stops Juncker from passing to mount.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling the pace.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T6#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T7#
Juncker 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.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T12#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Juncker
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
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!
Juncker forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 78 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez keeps Lavicci under control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriquez is trying to escape and Lavicci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lavicci! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 98 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin shoots in but Oh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Oh has Merlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Merlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Oh manages to pull guard.
Merlin passes Oh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (3) vs (0) Oh#T1#
Merlin taking a breather here.
Oh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh stops Merlin from passing to mount. #T2#
Oh being controlled for a moment.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oh's legs. #T3#
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Oh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
#T5#
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.
Oh tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T6#
Merlin 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.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Oh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oh is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Merlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (6) vs (0) Oh
Merlin trying to control but Oh is having none of it.
Oh tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
Oh is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T10#
Oh is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh can't escape the position.
#T12#
Oh keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Oh gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (2) Oh
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Merlin is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Oh content to stall in guard here.
Oh looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Oh passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Oh postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Xavier Merlin 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 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 85 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Turturro sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Turturro gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Turturro not doing much here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Turturro wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro 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.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Kersikov stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Turturro#T7#
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Turturro
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turturro stalling.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Turturro uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Kersikov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (5) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro trying to control.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kersikov's chin but Kersikov turns very nicely into Turturro's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (10) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Billy Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 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 91 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 67 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt. #TD2#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov controlling the position.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) McDonald#T2#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald can't escape the position.
#T3#
McDonald has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Kersikov 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.
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.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T5#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (4) McDonald#T6##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T10#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
#T11#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.#T12#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T14#
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kersikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and bounces Dinklage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dinklage.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dinklage moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinklage. Dinklage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov clobbers Dinklage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kersikov slips a jab from Dinklage.#T1#
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2##TD2#
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinklage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Dinklage is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dinklage some visible discomfort.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinklage is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dinklage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Dinklage fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dinklage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVR##SUB2#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
#T1#
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov 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.
Dinklage looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kersikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Kersikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volodymyr Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 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 123 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparxx's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it. #T1#
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T4#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Sparxx is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Sparxx is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Sparxx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T14#
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is the new super heavyweight champion!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 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 66 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 53 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang 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.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Wang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #T1#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Wang stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Wang controls the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang taking a breather here.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
#T5#
Wang prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T6#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T7#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Ramirez to get half guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking to control.
#T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Long Wang 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 103
Date: May 04, 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 107 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 51 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots and misses #TD#
and Jello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Juncker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Juncker#T4#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Jello swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Jello's guard. A big mistake from Jello there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T6#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#SUB#
Jello has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Juncker doesn't defend quickly enough and Jello has managed to lock this one up! Can Juncker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jello on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moldy Jello!
Moldy Jello 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 103
Date: May 04, 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 50 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kulik 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.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T5#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.#T6#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kulik 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.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
Kulik tries to push Lavicci's head away but Lavicci is holding on tight.#T12#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Kulik is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Balkan gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balkan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T6#
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan 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.
Balkan is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T10#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Balkan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balkan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T12#
Balkan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Kersikov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Balkan
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 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 77 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 84 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Turturro
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
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 keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Turturro trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T3#
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro keeping control of the position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T6#
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Turturro tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace. #T9#
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Turturro#T10#
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez fails to advance to Turturro's back.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Rodriquez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #T14#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Nick Rodriquez 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:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 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 12 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catch Wrestler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Catch Wrestler is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Catch Wrestler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is controlling Catch Wrestler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler controlling the pace. #T1#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Catch Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Catch Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Catch Wrestler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him. #T6#
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov 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: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Catch Wrestler gets back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Catch Wrestler is defending the position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Catch Wrestler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov staying calm.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T12#
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling from side mount. #T13#
Catch Wrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the position. #T14#
Kersikov stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pamungkas. Those never looked like landing.
Bauweraerts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bauweraerts looks to throw the jab but Pamungkas is out of range.
Pamungkas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Bauweraerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pamungkas is looking to slow Bauweraerts down with leg kicks.
Pamungkas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bauweraerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas throws a solid leg kick but Bauweraerts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pamungkas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a good jab.#T1#
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. Pamungkas didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pamungkas is looking to stand up but Bauweraerts isn't so interested in that idea.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Pamungkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauweraerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bauweraerts works over Pamungkas with some ground and pound from guard.
Bauweraerts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bauweraerts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet but Bauweraerts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauweraerts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pamungkas controls Bauweraerts momentarily but Bauweraerts frees himself.
Pamungkas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Bauweraerts distracts Pamungkas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Bauweraerts is in close to Pamungkas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pamungkas looking to control.
Bauweraerts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pamungkas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bauweraerts is controlling him.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pamungkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A slow jab from Pamungkas misses its intended target.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
Bauweraerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauweraerts moves away.
Bauweraerts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pamungkas pushes Bauweraerts away with a front kick.
Pamungkas throws the left hand but Bauweraerts avoids the punch easily.
Bauweraerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts avoids it easily.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas looks to land a combination but Bauweraerts avoids it well.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauweraerts is looking to advance position but Pamungkas won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet.
Bauweraerts stalling away here and it's allowed Pamungkas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bauweraerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauweraerts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Bauweraerts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pamungkas quickly recovers to half guard.
Bauweraerts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pamungkas defending well though.
Bauweraerts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bauweraerts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES2#
Pamungkas has one foot on Bauweraerts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a low kick but Bauweraerts moves out of range easily.
Bauweraerts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas scores with a body shot.
Bauweraerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook. Pamungkas ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pamungkas tries to land a leg kick but Bauweraerts saw it coming and moves away.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Bauweraerts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pamungkas misses the jab.
Bauweraerts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts blocks a jab.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pamungkas as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pamungkas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bauweraerts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bauweraerts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
#T2#
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Pamungkas misses with the combination.
Bauweraerts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pamungkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauweraerts connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pamungkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts connects with a looping right hand.
Pamungkas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bauweraerts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bauweraerts working over Pamungkas with some ground and pound. Pamungkas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Pamungkas is rocked!
Pamungkas is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.#T3#
Bauweraerts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pamungkas is still in real trouble! Can Bauweraerts finish him?
Pamungkas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bauweraerts jumps into side control!
Pamungkas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pamungkas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bauweraerts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pamungkas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pamungkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big elbow.
Bauweraerts blocks the strikes from Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big right hand but Pamungkas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Bauweraerts landing a few strikes.
Bauweraerts lands an elbow.
Pamungkas is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd goes nuts as Bauweraerts knocks Pamungkas out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bauweraerts Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
A very excited looking Koen Bauweraerts 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 102
Date: May 01, 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 50 wins and 32 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatowski swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Scott 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: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Scott blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Ignatowski 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.#T3#
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski has knee on belly momentarily but Scott bucks him off and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#T5#
Scott continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (5) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott postures up.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott tries to move to mount but Ignatowski blocks the move with his legs.
Scott has control of an arm but Ignatowski manages to advance to Scott's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is looking to control Scott but Scott is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scott holding both Ignatowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ignatowski avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Scott trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Scott just looking to survive in the bad position.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Scott taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T2#
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T5#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lavicci passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Lavicci wants to control but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Kersikov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T11#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (4) vs (13) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci 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 102
Date: May 01, 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 83 wins and 53 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 83 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez slows the pace down.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro struggling a bit here.#T1#
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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: Ramirez (6) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ramirez is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T6#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro manages to buck him off and is now in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Turturro#T10#
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro looking to control.
Ramirez pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Turturro#T13#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.#T14#
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 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 106 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jello tries to keep at a distance but Oh has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jello pulls guard effortlessly.
Oh being controlled here momentarily.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Oh
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Oh wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello not doing much here.
#T3#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh won't allow Jello to pass to mount. #T4#
Oh is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oh for as long as he can get away with.
Oh is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position. #T7#
Oh is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well. #T8#
Jello trying to advance position but Oh counters by regaining guard.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Jello continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Jello.
Jello advances to half guard. #T10#
Oh is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oh avoid being mounted?
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello stalling.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it. #T12#
Oh tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Oh
Oh stops Jello from passing to mount. #T13#
Oh trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Jello.#T14#
Oh holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jello trying to control the position but Oh is working away.
Jello controls the position.
Oh is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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