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WP 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald 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: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (2) vs (6) Kersikov
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T2#
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (6) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (6) Kersikov#T3##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (7) vs (10) Kersikov
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T5##SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
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.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Kersikov stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (9) vs (15) Kersikov#T6#
McDonald is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Kersikov is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (9) vs (18) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (9) vs (20) Kersikov
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T9#
McDonald 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: McDonald (13) vs (20) Kersikov#SUB#
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald 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. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (22) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control the position.
#T11##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (13) vs (25) Kersikov
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (13) vs (28) Kersikov
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 28 to 13.
Volodymyr Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
MacGowan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T1#
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
MacGowan pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T3#
Rodriquez 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.
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T5#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T6#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T7#
Well, with Rodriquez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacGowan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
#T8#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Rodriquez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Rodriquez#T11#
Rodriquez pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Rodriquez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment. #T12#
MacGowan tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (15) Rodriquez
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
It looks like Rodriquez 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.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Rodriquez
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Rodriquez
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez 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 26 wins and 34 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro gets caught napping as Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown. Turturro manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski 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.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatowski, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ignatowski controlling Turturro's posture. #SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #T7#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (7) Ignatowski
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (5) vs (9) Ignatowski
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (5) vs (12) Ignatowski#T8#
Turturro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turturro is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy. #T9#
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Ignatowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (15) Ignatowski
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #T10#
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (18) Ignatowski
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (21) Ignatowski
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ignatowski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (9) vs (21) Ignatowski#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Turturro breaks the grip.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ignatowski 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 Turturro gets his way!
#SUB#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ignatowski fending off the submission attempt from Turturro. #SUB#
Turturro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is defending well though. Turturro let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Ignatowski is controlling his hands well. #T14#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ignatowski 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 Turturro gets his way!
#SUB#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Ignatowski is controlling his hands well.
Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Turturro has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ignatowski is in real trouble here. Turturro gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ignatowski is tapping out! Turturro wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Turturro!
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Notturna pinned against the ropes. Notturna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Notturna
Merlin looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T2#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T3#
Merlin trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T4#
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Notturna to get half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
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.
Merlin is looking to stall here but Notturna recovers full guard. #T5#
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Merlin won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Notturna has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #T7#
Notturna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin pulls Notturna in to control the position. #T8#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin looking to control.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Merlin working a defensive guard but Notturna manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (5) Notturna
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin prevents Notturna from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Notturna trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Notturna laying and praying for a moment but Merlin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#T13#
Notturna is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Notturna has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (8) Notturna
Notturna has knee on belly momentarily but Merlin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin is trying to keep Notturna in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 8 to 5.
Strega Notturna 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 19 wins and 25 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Balkan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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.
#T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for submissions but instead, Ramirez has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Balkan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balkan has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Balkan has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Balkan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Balkan 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 Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
#T5#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ramirez.
Balkan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Balkan tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Balkan is really stuck here.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balkan is keeping busy.
#T9#
Balkan is trying to break free.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Ramirez is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10##SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Balkan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan 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.#T12#
Balkan moves into full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB#
Balkan working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Ramirez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Balkan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (18) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 18 to 4.
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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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 44 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Wang has Kersikov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Wang is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Wang manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
Kersikov is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T4#
Kersikov is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
#T5#
Wang just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang can't escape the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape. #T6#
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Wang looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms. #SUB2#
Wang looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kersikov reverses the position brilliantly into Wang's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (8) Wang#T8##SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Kersikov stalling.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T11#
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
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.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying '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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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 55 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 56 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jello is defended easily by Sparxx.#TD#
Jello drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is not content to let Jello control the position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.#T3#
Jello is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx 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: Jello (5) vs (2) Sparxx#T4#
Jello pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Jello looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello has a hand on Sparxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sparxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (5) Sparxx
Jello is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Jello stops Sparxx from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sparxx looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T7#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
Jello is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Sparxx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape. #T10#
Jello tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sparxx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (5) vs (8) Sparxx
Jello trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jello's body.
Jello tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Jello tries to buck him off.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Jello right now.
Sparxx doesn't have the hooks in and Jello manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (8) Sparxx
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx pulls Jello in to control the position. #T13#
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Jello passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Sparxx is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (8) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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