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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 24 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Notturna successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it. #SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Notturna tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, 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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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 13 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kersikov.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Kersikov gets full guard.#T6#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard. #T8#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T10#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T11##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T12#
McDonald 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T13#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov 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 McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (4) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 42 wins and 13 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Read sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacGowan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Read is defending well.
Read is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGowan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGowan after a bit of a struggle.
Read drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Read is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacGowan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read is pressed up against the cage. MacGowan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Read down to the mat. Read avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Read goes for a takedown attempt but MacGowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Read throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Read finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Read
MacGowan pulls Read in close to his closed guard and prevents Read from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Read controlling from the top position.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Read passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Read wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Read looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Read.
#T3#
MacGowan won't allow Read to pass to mount.
MacGowan is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Read is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T4#
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Read trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Read
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Read gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Read
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Read has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and Read manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Read#SUB2#
Read thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB2#
Read thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Read taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Read's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Read is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T6#
Read prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Read to get the leverage.
Read is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Read postures up.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Read to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
#T7#
Read wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Read in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T8#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Read advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Read's head to control him but Read postures up.
#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#T9#
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Read wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Read stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Read#SUB2#
Read working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Read seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
MacGowan is controlling Read's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Read is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Read#T13#
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Read has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Read
Read keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Read gets his way!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Read not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Read controls the action.#SUB2#
Read looking for the choke from the back. #T14##SUB2#
Read has his arm under MacGowan's chin here. Game over son! Read squeezes tightly and MacGowan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Read!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boesku shoots in and bounces Kulik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boesku trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Boesku is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Boesku slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Boesku from advancing to side control.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boesku jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku controlling the position.
Kulik tries to buck Boesku off but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku controlling from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boesku is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Boesku swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (5) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik controlling the action here.#T6#
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T7#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku manages to get to full guard.
Kulik pushing down on Boesku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku trying to control here.
#T9#
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (5) Kulik
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Boesku manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Boesku tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T11#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Boesku controlling the position for now.#T13#
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boesku holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Boesku gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Boesku takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Roman Boesku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 42 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Lemieux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merlin did well to prevent Lemieux getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Merlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Lemieux
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Merlin is looking to control Lemieux but Lemieux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lemieux tries to escape but Merlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin controls the position.
Lemieux prevents Merlin from getting a body triangle.
What can Lemieux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Merlin's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) Lemieux
Merlin trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
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.#T4#
Lemieux is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (11) vs (4) Lemieux
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Lemieux wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Merlin.#T7#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T8#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Lemieux wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Lemieux#T10#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Merlin stalling. #T12#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (14) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merlin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (16) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turturro continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ramirez jumps guard and drags Turturro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro. #T4#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T5##SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Turturro#T6#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Turturro looking to control.
#T7#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#T8##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #T10#
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 (5) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Turturro#T11#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T13#
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
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.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is trying to break free.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kid was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Kid
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to improve position, pressing down on Kid's thigh with his hand. Kid seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignatowski paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignatowski's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kid picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 40 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
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: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kersikov has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage. #T1#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
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.#T2#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T3#
Balkan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T4#
My spies in Gronk Apes inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan looking to control.
#T6#
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T9#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Balkan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Well, if Kersikov 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 won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount. #T12#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Balkan won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Kersikov wants to advance to full mount but Balkan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13##SUB2#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 18 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rodriquez jumps into guard, dragging Wang to the mat.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (3) Wang
A lull in the action here.
Wang working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving position. #T1#
Rodriquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
It looks like Wang 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.
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rodriquez is holding on tight.
#T3#
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to take Rodriquez's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez is controlling an arm, preventing Wang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape. #T7#
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but Rodriquez doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T9#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Wang advancing to mount.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T10#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it. #T11#
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wang is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 50 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 53 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello fails with a takedown attempt.
Jello tries for a takedown but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparxx defends well and Jello ends up having to push Sparxx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moldy Jello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jello manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx#SUB2#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sparxx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jello stacks Sparxx 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 Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx regains half guard.#T5#
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.#SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T6#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T7#
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jello passes into half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
Sparxx looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
#T8#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello takes a little break here. Sparxx wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Jello has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sparxx has hold of Jello's leg, trying to break free but it's let Jello lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sparxx is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Jello throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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