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WP 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 17 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Joteel, which made it look bad.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Joteel shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Joteel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joteel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joteel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Joteel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T1#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Joteel postures up.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #T3#
Joteel 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.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joteel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Joteel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 51 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Juncker
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
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.
Juncker trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Juncker tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.#T2#
Juncker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Merlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T4#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T5#
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker regains half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
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.#T8##SUB#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Merlin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Juncker. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin controls the position.#T9#
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controls the position.
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Juncker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (12) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Merlin looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.#T12#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T13#
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (15) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Merlin gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (17) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Wang is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T1#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ignatowski is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ignatowski! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ignatowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang 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 34 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
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.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of McDonald's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald stalling. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T5#
McDonald trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T6#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Ramirez is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
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 controlling the action here.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) McDonald#T11#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T12#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
McDonald is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T14#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 8 to 4.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan#T1#
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan laying and praying for a moment but Kulik takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T4#
Balkan is taking a breather. Kulik 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.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Balkan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Kulik trying to hold on to Balkan's head to control him but Balkan postures up.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balkan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Balkan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik is controlling Balkan's trapped leg to prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Balkan
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Balkan fails to move to back control.
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.
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14##SUB2#
Balkan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kulik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 2.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 49 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 39 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turturro sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T1#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T4#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T5#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the 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 controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T7#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining 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.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.#T8#
Turturro is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Kersikov trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Turturro
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turturro is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T10#
Turturro tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Turturro tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Turturro is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turturro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov taking a break here but Turturro is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Turturro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #T14#
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 27 wins and 8 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 62 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Sparxx clinches up with Rodriquez and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Rodriquez decides to pull guard.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Rodriquez 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.#T5#
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez looking to control.
#T9#
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriquez is trying to push Sparxx off with his feet but Sparxx grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rodriquez's ankles and Rodriquez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jello showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Jello
Notturna 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.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Notturna trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
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.#T3#
Notturna is not content to let Jello control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Jello 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.#T4##SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Jello is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Jello is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Jello is taking a breather. Notturna 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.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jello wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9##SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jello passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Jello
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Notturna trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Jello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Notturna has escaped the position, nice work there. #T11#
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
Jello gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Jello
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Notturna has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (10) Jello
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.#T13#
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (10) Jello
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (12) Jello
Jello stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Notturna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (15) Jello#T14#
Notturna prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (17) Jello
Jello controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 17 to 2. Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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