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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joteel tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joteel sprawls and moves away.
Joteel tries to clinch #TD#
and Manson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manson. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (0) Joteel#SUB2#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Manson passes Joteel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard but Manson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (0) Joteel
Manson 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.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
Manson wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Manson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (8) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
Manson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joteel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manson keeps control of the position as Joteel tries to break free.
#SUB#
Manson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Joteel has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Manson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Joteel taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Manson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
An out of breath Charles Manson 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 26 wins and 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #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) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan wants to control for a moment but Ignatowski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatowski defends it well.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T4#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#SUB#
Ignatowski 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, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (9) MacGowan#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #SUB2#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ignatowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and Ignatowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 18 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik not doing much here.
McDonald wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (2) McDonald#T5#
Kulik is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
#T6#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Kulik 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. #SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Kulik wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T10#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to control.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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!#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (20) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (23) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (25) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (28) vs (6) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 28 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.
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 18 wins and 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Balkan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balkan 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. #T1#
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T2#
Balkan trying to control the position.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T3#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan 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 (2) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Balkan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Balkan 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 (6) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Balkan#T8##SUB2#
Balkan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Balkan trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T10#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balkan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T11#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Balkan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Balkan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kersikov rolls with it to try and escape but Balkan cranks on the arm and Kersikov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Merlin shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Wang clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Merlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Wang wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Merlin wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin moves into full mount! Wang won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (2) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang gets back to half guard.#T5#
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (12) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Merlin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Wang
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (17) vs (4) Wang
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T8#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (20) vs (4) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T9#
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (22) vs (4) Wang
Merlin tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Wang gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (22) vs (6) Wang
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (22) vs (9) Wang#SUB2#
Wang swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (24) vs (9) Wang
Wang trying to control the position here.
Merlin pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Merlin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (27) vs (9) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T14#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 27 to 9.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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 31 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juncker but Juncker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juncker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juncker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker 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.
Juncker is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Ramirez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Juncker trying to control here.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T5#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (6) vs (2) Juncker#T8#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker gets full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Juncker is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T12#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Juncker squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Juncker
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.
Juncker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control. #T14#
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 35 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rodriquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro 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.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Turturro is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Rodriquez controlling the position from side mount.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rodriquez is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Turturro is trying to control but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Rodriquez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez is trying to control here but Turturro has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T6#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
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 tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#T7#
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Rodriquez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (13) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro regains half guard.#T11#
Turturro wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
#T12#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Turturro has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Turturro controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (0) Turturro#T14#
Turturro is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment.
Turturro tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (4) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodriquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro.
Rodriquez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (4) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 58 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx
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.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
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.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kersikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sparxx dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sparxx#T3#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here. #T6#
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.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T7#
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #T12#
Kersikov is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace. #T13#
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Sparxx stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14#
Sparxx stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kersikov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 57 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna scores with a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello controlling the position.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Notturna
Jello is not content to let Notturna control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Notturna but great work by Jello. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (5) Notturna#T2#
Notturna wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Good control from Jello.#T4#
Jello is trying to stick to Notturna's back but Notturna is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (7) Notturna
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello trying to control the position.
Notturna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (11) vs (7) Notturna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (11) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Jello is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Notturna passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna.
Notturna is stalling here. Jello is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jello has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (15) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (17) vs (9) Notturna
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (20) vs (9) Notturna#T8#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Jello avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello is looking to control Notturna but Notturna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jello controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
Notturna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#T9#
Notturna trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Jello fails to move to back control.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Notturna 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 (20) vs (11) Notturna
Jello wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (22) vs (11) Notturna
Jello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Notturna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (22) vs (13) Notturna
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Notturna trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (24) vs (13) Notturna
Jello is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Jello has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13##SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs from the bottom but Jello mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (27) vs (13) Notturna
Jello is stalling here but it's allowed Notturna to get half guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Jello has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (30) vs (13) Notturna
Jello controls the position.
Notturna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (30) vs (17) Notturna#T14#
Jello rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (32) vs (17) Notturna
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 32 to 17.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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