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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 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson
Manson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignatowski is now in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Manson wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Manson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manson! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T2#
Manson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson controlling the position for now.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Manson#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Manson 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 Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #T5#
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (0) Manson#T6#
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (0) Manson
Manson is keeping busy.
Manson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Manson tries to break free.
Manson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Manson is really stuck here.
#T8#
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Manson
Manson won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) Manson
Manson is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski 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. #T9##SUB2#
Manson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) Manson
Manson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (24) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski tries to control but Manson wriggling away.
Manson is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is having none of it.
Manson wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manson is holding on tight.
#T11#
Manson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (27) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Manson tries to break free.
What can Manson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manson is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Manson#T13#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski seems keen to control Manson's posture.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has Manson pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski pulls Manson in close to his closed guard and prevents Manson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 12 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 19 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulik's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
MacGowan has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik stalling.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T4#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik 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.
Kulik is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T6#
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#T10#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan 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.#T13#
MacGowan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T14#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
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 17 wins and 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
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.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald#T6#
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald moves into full guard.
#T8#
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
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: Kersikov (9) vs (7) McDonald#T9#
Kersikov has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
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.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T12#
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13##SUB#
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from getting a body triangle.#T14#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
McDonald is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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 47 wins and 24 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Merlin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T1#
Balkan tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Balkan is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Merlin slips nicely into half guard.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Merlin passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Balkan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
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.#T7#
Balkan tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T9#
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T11#
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Balkan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balkan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Balkan's legs - danger averted.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T13##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (15) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balkan for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.#TD#
Rodriquez pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez 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.#T1#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Wang
Wang is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.#T3#
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is really stuck here.
#T4#
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (12) vs (0) Wang
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T5#
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.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Wang has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wang is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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 30 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turturro pinned against the cage. Turturro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turturro defends it nicely.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turturro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turturro but Turturro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Turturro.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turturro sprawls well. Turturro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T2#
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T4#
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez'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.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro has given up his back here. Will Ramirez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Turturro#T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Turturro tries to break free.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Ramirez passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (18) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turturro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez controlling from side mount. #T8#
Turturro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Turturro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ramirez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (21) vs (2) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from improving position. #T10#
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T11#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (21) vs (4) Turturro#T12#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (23) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (26) vs (4) Turturro#T13#
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (26) vs (6) Turturro#T14#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
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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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov scores with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.#T1#
Notturna pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Notturna pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Notturna controlling Kersikov's posture. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Notturna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Kersikov postures up.
#T4#
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov 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.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it. #T6#
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T8#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Kersikov is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T10#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard. #T11#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Notturna has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna trying to control the position.
#T14#
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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 won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov 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. |
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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 56 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 57 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jello shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl out of it but Jello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jello showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Jello wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Jello controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
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.
#T3#
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparxx breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Sparxx#T6#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a triangle here but Jello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Sparxx#T7#
Who's going to make the next move?
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (17) vs (2) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (20) vs (2) Sparxx
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello controls the position.
Sparxx surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T9#
Sparxx tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.#T10#
Sparxx breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (20) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Sparxx prevents Jello from improving his position.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Jello 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.
Sparxx is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Jello looking to control.
Sparxx won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Jello has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello 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: Jello (22) vs (4) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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