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WPGC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Ramirez 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.#T2#
Ramirez trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
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.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #T5#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control. #T6##SUB2#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Kersikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Kersikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Kersikov
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Kersikov prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Ramirez controls the action.
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 turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Kersikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T11#
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez controlling Kersikov's posture.
Ramirez is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T12#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Kersikov is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (17) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (20) vs (6) Kersikov#SUB#
Ramirez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kersikov with him. Kersikov is trying to defend but Ramirez has an arm under the chin now! Kersikov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov fails with the takedown.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Halo wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Halo tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (8) Kersikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Halo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Kersikov is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo is in bad spot here.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him. #T3#
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to break free.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo is really stuck here.
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halo trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Halo tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
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 is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Halo tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo is trying to control here but Kersikov has managed to regain half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it. #T9#
Halo controlling the pace.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo'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.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T11#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo controlling from the top position. #T13#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T14#
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 32 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch.
Camara is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Camara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Camara manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Camara
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Camara pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Camara
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Camara#T1#
Good control from Camara.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Camara has good solid back control here. #T3#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T5#
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camara is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to break free.
#T6#
Camara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Camara is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Camara controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Gracie tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him. #T8#
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Camara takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (11) Camara
Camara is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Camara 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.
Camara controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Camara not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
#T11#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Camara has good solid back control here. #T12#
Camara not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Camara tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camara is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Camara has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Abdelrahman Camara 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Savkov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rodriquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savkov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savkov wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Savkov prevents Rodriquez from improving position. #SUB#
Rodriquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriquez's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Savkov
Rodriquez is pulling down on Savkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Savkov, at least for the moment.#T2#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (2) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Rodriquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriquez works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
#T5#
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Savkov wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Savkov trying to control here.
#T7#
Rodriquez wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Savkov
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Savkov regains half guard.#T8#
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Rodriquez goes for an armbar but Savkov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (4) Savkov
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Rodriquez looking to control.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (4) Savkov#T12#
Rodriquez pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Rodriquez trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Rodriquez passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Balkan moves into the clinch.
Boesku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balkan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Boesku gets tackled into the ropes by Balkan. Balkan maintains the clinch.
Boesku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balkan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Balkan ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Balkan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan managing to control the position.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #T2#
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Boesku is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku controlling from the top position.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Boesku passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boesku trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Boesku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away. #T5#
Boesku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Boesku is very close to passing his half guard.
Boesku is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boesku wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan trying to control but Boesku postures up.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Boesku is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Boesku slows the pace down in half guard.
Boesku trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Boesku is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Boesku trying to control the pace. #T7#
Boesku is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Boesku wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan trying to control here.
Boesku controlling the action here.
Balkan is not content to let Boesku control the position.#T8#
Balkan is pressing down on Boesku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Boesku is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Boesku being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Boesku postures up. #T10#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boesku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan has control of Boesku's left arm, preventing Boesku from doing any damage.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Boesku trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Boesku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boesku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Balkan controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
Boesku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.
Boesku trying to advance position but Balkan counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Balkan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boesku escapes and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Boesku
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Boesku has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Boesku goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balkan turns into him and now he's in Boesku's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Boesku
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Roman Boesku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin 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: Merlin (2) vs (0) Read
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Read defends it.
Merlin is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Read tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Read has a hand on Merlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Merlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Read
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Read working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin looking to control but Read is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Read 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.#T2#
Read trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Read
Read is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Read wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Read is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Read tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Read is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Read is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Read is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Read keeps trying to improve his position.
Read wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Read regains half guard.
Read is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T5#
Read trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Read
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Read regains half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Read trying to control here.
Read tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T7#
Merlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Read! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (0) Read
Read tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin looking to control but Read is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Read tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T8#
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Read regains half guard.
Merlin is thwarting Read's attempts to control the position.
Read tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Read wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
#T9#
Read tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin is looking to pass Read's guard but actually Read recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Read looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Read up and slammed him! Read can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (17) vs (0) Read
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read is looking for a sweep.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Merlin stalls from top position.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Read looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (19) vs (0) Read
Read wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin prevents Read from getting the reversal.#T12#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Read working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Read can't escape the position.
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Read to get half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Read! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (22) vs (0) Read
Read wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Read working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T14#
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Read is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Merlin trying to control but Read is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparxx defends it nicely.#TD2#
Erwin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Erwin
Sparxx is pulling down on Erwin's head to control his posture.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Erwin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Sparxx working for a triangle but Erwin defends it easily.
Sparxx wants to control but Erwin passes easily into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Erwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erwin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Erwin
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Erwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Erwin forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Erwin#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx prevents Erwin from getting a body triangle.
Sparxx tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Erwin content just to control the position here.
Erwin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Erwin's attempts to control the action.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Erwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Erwin maintains control.
Erwin looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Sparxx wants to hold on but Erwin pushes him away.
Erwin wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
Erwin avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.#T6#
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Erwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx gets full guard.#SUB#
Sparxx has his foot on Erwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erwin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Erwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erwin postures up.
#SUB#
Sparxx working for submissions but it's allowed Erwin to get to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Erwin postures up.
#T8#
Sparxx is staying active underneath Erwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erwin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (11) Erwin
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx wants to control but Erwin postures up.#T9#
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx is letting Erwin control him for a moment.
I wouldn't like to be where Sparxx is right now.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Erwin trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx tries to bench press Erwin off him but Erwin keeps the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Sparxx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erwin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (14) Erwin
Erwin trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it. #T14#
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Erwin maintains control.
Erwin wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin wins on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Derek Erwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Kersikov#T3#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Petersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T5#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T6#
Petersen wants to control but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Kersikov won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov fails to advance to Petersen's back. #T13#
Petersen regains half guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen 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: Petersen (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Petersen 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.
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Priest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Fiso. #T2#
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Priest buck him off.
Fiso is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T3#
Fiso is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest postures up.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Priest won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (7) Priest
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Priest has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (4) vs (9) Priest
Fiso 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.
Priest is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (12) Priest
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is controlling Priest's trapped leg to prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is trying to keep Priest in close.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso controlling Priest's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #T11#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (12) Priest
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Priest controlling Fiso's posture.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (12) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T14#
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
Fiso wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso prevents Priest from improving his position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 9. Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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