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WP 3 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 0 wins and 8 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Joteel pushes Lemieux up against the cage in a clinch.
Joteel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Joteel clinches.
Lemieux prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Joteel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lemieux uses from the top position.
Lemieux trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) Lemieux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel postures up.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Joteel stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joteel 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 Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Joteel trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Joteel just content to control the position.
Lemieux stops Joteel from passing to mount.
Joteel trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Joteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB#
Joteel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemieux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Joteel wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Joteel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux controlling Joteel's posture.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T6#
Joteel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joteel stacks Lemieux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Joteel working away.
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Joteel controls the position from side control.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is not content to let Joteel control the position.
Joteel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily. #T8##SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there.
Lemieux looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lemieux working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemieux on the ground.#T10##SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joteel escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (11) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.
Joteel trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is not content to let Joteel control the position.#T11#
Still in half guard, Joteel seems content to control.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joteel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB2#
Joteel is sitting in close to Lemieux's body. Lemieux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joteel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joteel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemieux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Lemieux!
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 22 wins and 27 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Brown is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.#T1#
Brown trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brown trying to work for an americana but Kersikov has managed to regain full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov 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: Brown (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Kersikov#T3#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (5) Kersikov#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (9) Kersikov#T4#
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Brown tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (6) vs (14) Kersikov#T5#
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown can't escape the position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kersikov is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Brown is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Kersikov wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#T12#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Kersikov wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Brown has latched onto it... Big trouble! Brown pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kersikov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown!
After winning the bout, Jab Brown 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 11 wins and 16 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Notturna! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kid (4) vs (0) Notturna
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.
Notturna manages to get back to half guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Notturna is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Notturna is defending well.
#T1#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Kid fending off the submission attempt from Notturna.
Kid trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Notturna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I've been told that Notturna has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Notturna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kid breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (6) vs (4) Notturna#T2##SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kid defends it easily.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Kid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away. #SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Kid passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (9) vs (4) Notturna#SUB#
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kid wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Notturna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura but Notturna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kid to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Kid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
Notturna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Notturna.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Notturna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kid defends it easily.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Notturna pushes a forearm under Kid's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kid is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Strega Notturna!
A relieved looking Strega Notturna 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 7 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Read dives in and grabs Kulik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulik pushes down on Read's head and hops out.#CL2#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
Kulik wants to take the fight to the mat but Read manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kulik wants the takedown. Read is fighting it off but Kulik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Read's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Read#SUB2#
Read has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik won't allow Read to sweep him here.
Read working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Read manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Read
Read wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Read slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Read controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Read trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #SUB#
Read lying in Kulik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kulik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Read taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik!
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik 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 19 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Ignatowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish. #SUB2#
Ignatowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ignatowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#T4#
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T6#
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Ignatowski not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T9#
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
#T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking to stall in half guard but Ignatowski is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! McDonald taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 21 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Turturro shoots in.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro 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 (10) vs (0) Turturro#T4#
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T5#
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Turturro#T7##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Turturro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Turturro controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (17) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 39 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Merlin
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin stalling.
Boesku trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Merlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T1#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boesku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin is staying tight to Boesku's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boesku is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku moves into full guard.
#T4#
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T5#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Merlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet. #T6#
Boesku is adopting a defensive guard.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku looking to control.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Boesku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merlin is now in half guard.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boesku is positioning himself well to prevent Merlin advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?#T9#
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (11) Merlin
Boesku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face as Merlin controls the position.
Merlin gets to mount! Boesku was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (0) vs (13) Merlin#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Boesku wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T11#
Boesku regains half guard.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Boesku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (13) Merlin
Boesku wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T12#
Boesku pushing down on Merlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
Boesku works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (13) Merlin
Boesku wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Boesku wants to control for a moment but Merlin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Merlin is not content to let Boesku control the position.#T13#
Merlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merlin is positioning himself well to prevent Boesku advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 13 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Balkan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balkan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Balkan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Balkan trying to work for an americana but Kersikov has managed to regain full guard.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T2#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Balkan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Balkan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov 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.
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.#T4#
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Balkan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (11) Kersikov#T6#
Balkan turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (16) Kersikov#T9#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (4) vs (19) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balkan's body.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balkan.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Balkan is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Balkan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 19 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 50 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sparxx's guard! Nice work there by Rodriquez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Rodriquez pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparxx is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is trying to control but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Sparxx is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Sparxx tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T6#
Sparxx tries to control but Rodriquez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (14) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the choke from the back.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriquez wants to take Sparxx's back here but Sparxx is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (17) vs (5) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (17) vs (7) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (19) vs (7) Sparxx#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (19) vs (9) Sparxx
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (21) vs (9) Sparxx
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position. #T10#
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #SUB2#
Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (24) vs (9) Sparxx
Sparxx is being controlled here. #T12#
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (26) vs (9) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.#T13#
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.#T14#
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Sparxx 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.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 26 to 9.
An out of breath Nick Rodriquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 46 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Jello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Wang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jello is trying to keep an underhook but Wang manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
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.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T1#
Wang controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Jello pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wang 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 Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Wang#T4#
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling from mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang moves into full guard.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Jello moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Jello working away.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T10#
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Wang
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
Jello is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (13) vs (4) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T14#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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