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WP 9 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 10 wins and 8 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 14 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.#T1#
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T5#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Good control from Kulik.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
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MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T12#
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik 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.
#T13#
MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna shoots for a takedown but Ignatowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Notturna drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Notturna
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T1#
Notturna controlling the position for now.
Notturna tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Notturna defends it well. #T3#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T5#
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ignatowski tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Notturna manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Notturna 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 (8) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna trying to control.
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control the action here but instead Notturna manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna content just to control the position here.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski frees his head quite easily.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna controlling from mount. #T9#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Notturna fails to take his opponent's back.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away. #T10#
Notturna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Notturna's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Notturna looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Notturna wants to finish this one by submission but Ignatowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Notturna.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Notturna's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (10) vs (9) Notturna
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 32 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side. #TD2#
Turturro gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.#SUB#
Turturro 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. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
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 land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kersikov 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. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T6#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position. #SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Turturro is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Kersikov is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T10#
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Turturro trying to control here.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (4) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Turturro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T12##SUB#
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro. #T13##SUB#
Turturro has his arm under Kersikov's chin here. Game over son! Turturro squeezes tightly and Kersikov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 43 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boesku quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Boesku
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Merlin is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boesku wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku moves into full guard.
#T1#
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boesku pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Boesku keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Boesku controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #SUB2#
Boesku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is trying to escape the position but Merlin is controlling the position.
Boesku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Merlin is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now. #T4#
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Boesku is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Merlin tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Boesku can't escape the position.
Merlin tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Boesku 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: Merlin (8) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Boesku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin has control of Boesku's left arm, preventing Boesku from doing any damage.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #T11#
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Boesku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (2) Boesku
Merlin 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.
Boesku controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku can't do much from the bottom here.
Boesku is looking for a sweep.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Merlin trying to control the position but Boesku is working away.
Merlin is really struggling to control Boesku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boesku is being controlled here. #T14#
Merlin laying and praying for a moment but Boesku takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
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 25 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Balkan scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan 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 Balkan. #SUB2#
Balkan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan#T1#
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Ramirez 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
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.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Balkan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8##SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
#T9#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (6) Balkan#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (6) Balkan
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (6) Balkan#T14#
Balkan is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (8) Balkan
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 18 wins and 5 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 54 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up with Sparxx, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes Sparxx against the cage but Sparxx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sparxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
It looks like Sparxx 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 controlling the position for now.
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T4#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Rodriquez is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T6#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Rodriquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
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.#T12#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx has his foot on Rodriquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx 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.#T13#
Sparxx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14##SUB2#
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriquez is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 41 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov 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. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.#SUB2#
McDonald 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 McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off. #T6#
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kersikov.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kersikov looking to break McDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
McDonald tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T9#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T11#
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.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald 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: Kersikov (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T13#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (5) McDonald
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald looking to control but instead Kersikov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 51 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello working away.
Wang looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Wang
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Wang
Jello has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Jello keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Good control from Jello.
Jello keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands. #T3#
What can Wang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang holding both Jello 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off. #T4#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Jello's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Wang
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!
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Jello pulls Wang in to control the position.
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 (11) vs (2) Wang#T8#
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Wang working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (19) vs (2) Wang
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Good control from Jello.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T10#
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Wang tries to break free.
Jello avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Wang tries to break free.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Jello has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
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.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: '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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