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WPGC 10 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Aristotle Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara has managed to clinch.
Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Sparbot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparbot sprawls well. Sparbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sparbot gets tackled into the cage by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sparbot manages to pull guard.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #SUB2#
Sparbot looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Sparbot#T1##SUB2#
Sparbot looking for the choke but no joy.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sparbot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparbot tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Camara right now.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparbot.
#T2##SUB2#
Camara showing good submission defense here.
Sparbot trying to control momentarily.
Camara's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sparbot's hands.
I would not like to be Camara right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparbot is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Camara is defending well though. Sparbot let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Sparbot controls the action.
Camara trying to control the hands but Sparbot won't let him. #SUB2#
Sparbot 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, Camara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sparbot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB2#
Camara is having to fend off submission attempts from Sparbot, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sparbot doesn't have the hooks in though and Camara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Sparbot
Sparbot looking to control but Camara passes into half guard.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
#T5#
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Camara is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Sparbot defends it.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#T6#
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Sparbot trying to control here.
#T7#
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparbot won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Camara is taking a breather. Sparbot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparbot gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sparbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot is trying to keep Camara in close.
#T8#
Sparbot 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.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparbot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sparbot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Sparbot up and slammed him! Sparbot can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Sparbot#T9#
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara working away.
Sparbot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Sparbot
Sparbot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Sparbot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (9) Sparbot#T10#
Sparbot controlling his opponent.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparbot fails to move to back control.
Sparbot is stalling here but it's allowed Camara to get half guard.
Camara tries to roll over but Sparbot keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Camara gets back to full guard.
Sparbot trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (9) Sparbot
Sparbot has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sparbot working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparbot wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparbot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sparbot has his hands clasped together around Camara's back. He's all about the action.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparbot trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot is trying to control but Camara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Sparbot
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, Abdelrahman Camara 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Archimedes Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sparbot tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparbot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparbot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparbot somewhat.
Kulik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Kulik tries to pull guard but Sparbot won't allow it.
Kulik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archimedes Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Kulik.#TD2#
Kulik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulik manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparbot (0) vs (4) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Sparbot but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparbot (0) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik wants to take Sparbot's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sparbot tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparbot tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparbot tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (0) vs (9) Kulik
You can see the frustration on Sparbot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparbot trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparbot pushed the leg off.
Kulik controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Sparbot tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Sparbot wants to escape the position.
Sparbot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparbot turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kulik is pulling down on Sparbot's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparbot, at least for the moment.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (11) Kulik
Sparbot being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (14) Kulik
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Kulik looking to control but instead Sparbot has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (17) Kulik
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparbot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparbot (2) vs (19) Kulik
Kulik looking to control but Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Sparbot doesn't allow it.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparbot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (22) Kulik
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Sparbot tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T8#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik tries to control but Sparbot wriggling away.
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Sparbot tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Sparbot reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sparbot rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (2) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Sparbot manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (4) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Sparbot looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Sparbot has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparbot seems content to control.
Sparbot is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparbot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparbot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Sparbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (7) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik prevents Sparbot from moving into mount.
Sparbot controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik wants to control but Sparbot postures up.#T12#
The referee asks Sparbot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparbot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Sparbot 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 Kulik's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sparbot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kulik trying to remain calm as Sparbot controls from the top position.
Kulik is not content to let Sparbot control the position.
Sparbot tries to advance to mount but Kulik instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Sparbot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Kulik wants to control but Sparbot is keeping busy.
Sparbot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 25 to 7.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, 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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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 31 wins and 31 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kid is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Kid circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo 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.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kid.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halo is trying to drag Kid to the mat but Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kid is trying to trip Halo. He has hold of a leg but Halo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kid persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Kid
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself.
Kid 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.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo 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: Halo (2) vs (2) Kid
Halo trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (2) vs (6) Kid#SUB2#
Kid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Halo tries to escape but Kid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kid not allowing Halo to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kid patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kid has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kid looking for the choke from the back.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kid won't let him. #SUB2#
Kid tightening his grip on Halo, looking for the choke.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kid avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB2#
Kid is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Halo fending off the submission attempt from Kid. #SUB2#
Kid 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 Halo with him. Halo is trying to defend but Kid has an arm under the chin now! Halo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Read 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: Read (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Read is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is pressing down on Read's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ramirez controlling Read's posture.
Read preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Read controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Read is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez stays in close to Read's body and controls the position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Read tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Read's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Read wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Read wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Read is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Read seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
Read is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Read is looking for a sweep.
Read regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ramirez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Read is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Read is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Read is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Read has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ramirez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (8) Ramirez#T10#
Read manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Read is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Read is having none of it.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Read (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez avoiding Read 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Read pushed the leg off.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Read haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Ramirez not allowing Read to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Read's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Read is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Read manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Read preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Read has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Read's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (16) Ramirez
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #T14#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Read works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 15 wins and 14 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Balkan, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Balkan against the cage but Balkan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Balkan has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Balkan is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Balkan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Balkan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Chai
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Balkan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (6) Chai#T1#
Balkan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Well, if Chai 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.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan trying to control here.
Chai is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (9) Chai#T3#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (12) Chai
Balkan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Chai has hold of Balkan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Balkan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chai fails to advance to Balkan's back. #T4#
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Balkan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Balkan and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (15) Chai#T7#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai wants to control but Balkan has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (18) Chai
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T9#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
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.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (21) Chai#T10#
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai 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.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T12#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.#T13#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 30 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lo 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: Lo (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Lo 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!
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo postures up.
#T6#
Lo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Lo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (2) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Lo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Lo avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Lo controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lo.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (4) Ignatowski#T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lo is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Lo wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Lo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiso showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Wasselach
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasselach keeps working.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is defending well. #T1#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasselach keeps working.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fiso seems to be working for a kimura but Wasselach defends the submission attempt.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Fiso is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Wasselach recovers full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is keeping the position.
Fiso won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Wasselach#T3#
Wasselach stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Fiso 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 Wasselach's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Wasselach denies him.
Fiso trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Fiso is staying tight to Wasselach's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Fiso tries to move to mount but Wasselach blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Wasselach can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position but Wasselach is working away.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face as Fiso controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasselach's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wasselach for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Wasselach instead regains half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Wasselach is having none of it. #T7#
Wasselach trying to control here.
Wasselach is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Wasselach
Fiso fails to advance to Wasselach's back.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso trying to control but Wasselach is having none of it. #T8#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Wasselach is squirming around nicely.
Fiso controlling from mount. #SUB#
Fiso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wasselach manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
Wasselach being controlled for a moment.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasselach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasselach is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T10##SUB#
Fiso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wasselach has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiso but great work by Wasselach. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) Wasselach
Wasselach is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Wasselach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
Fiso is not content to let Wasselach control the position.#T11#
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso is trying to control but Wasselach passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (7) Wasselach
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasselach is staying tight to Fiso's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wasselach trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
What's Fiso going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wasselach controls the position from side control.
Fiso wants to control but Wasselach postures up.#T13#
Wasselach staying calm.
Let's hope that Wasselach 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.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Wasselach working away.
Wasselach tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Wasselach controls the position from side control.
Fiso tries to bench press Wasselach off him but Wasselach keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face as Wasselach controls the position.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Wasselach moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erwin.
Bogdan Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Erwin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kersikov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Erwin can't fight it off and eventually Kersikov manages to take the fight to the floor. Erwin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Erwin
Erwin pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Erwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Erwin, not yet.
Erwin is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stays in close to Erwin's body and controls the position.
Erwin trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Erwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Erwin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Erwin 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 (2) vs (2) Erwin#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Erwin 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. #T7#
Kersikov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Erwin 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.
Erwin is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Erwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erwin is one step ahead there.
Erwin stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Erwin
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Kersikov wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erwin is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin taking a breather here. #T12#
Erwin is continuing to stall.
Erwin wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Erwin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Erwin dominates the positioning.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Erwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Erwin trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Erwin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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!
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Derek Erwin 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 32 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priest circles away.#TD#
Jello looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Priest
Jello preventing the sweep.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest postures up.
Priest 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.
Jello wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Priest forces his way into half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Jello has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet. #T5#
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello controlling the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Priest trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest 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 Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (2) Priest
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (9) vs (2) Priest#T6#
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape. #T7#
Priest wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Priest looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (12) vs (2) Priest#SUB#
Priest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Priest tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Priest can't escape the position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest 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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Priest is holding on tight.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest regains half guard.#T11#
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Priest 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 (15) vs (2) Priest
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T12#
Jello is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (2) Priest#T13#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Priest wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello 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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