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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 46 wins and 26 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 19 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Joteel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
MacGowan has Joteel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joteel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joteel gets control of MacGowan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joteel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel#SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joteel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joteel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joteel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Joteel
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Joteel 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.#T3#
Joteel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan is pulling down on Joteel's head to control his posture.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel slips nicely into half guard.
Joteel trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T5#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Joteel is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from MacGowan as he works his way to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel advances to half guard. #T8#
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #T9#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Joteel looking to improve position, pressing down on MacGowan's thigh with his hand. MacGowan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Joteel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Joteel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! MacGowan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane MacGowan!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan 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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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 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juncker did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T1#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T2#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T5#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker looking to control.
#T6#
Ignatowski stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
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 wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Juncker is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatowski jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (5) Juncker#SUB#
Juncker won't enjoy being in this position. Ignatowski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Juncker is tapping - it's over boys! Ignatowski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to control for a moment but Kulik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kulik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kulik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (3) McDonald
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
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 is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T4#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
McDonald tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T8#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik postures up.
#T9#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McDonald seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T14#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 3.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying '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 52 wins and 30 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turturro to the ground. Turturro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Turturro! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Turturro tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Turturro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merlin. #T1#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself. #T4#
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Turturro 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.
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is pushing down on Merlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Merlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Turturro pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Merlin is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin won't allow Turturro to pass to mount. #T10##SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Turturro 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.#T11#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (4) vs (5) Turturro#T12#
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face as Turturro controls the position.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Merlin struggling a bit here.#T14#
Turturro trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
Turturro happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Billy Turturro 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 23 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Wang#T2##SUB2#
Kersikov is trying to defend against the choke here but Wang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wang Tightens the hold and Kersikov taps out furiously! Wang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother 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: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Balkan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Balkan trying to work for an americana but Ramirez has managed to regain full guard.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T3#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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 (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan#T6#
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Balkan 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Balkan is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balkan 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 (5) vs (4) Balkan#T8#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!#T9#
Balkan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (7) Balkan#T10#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan controls the position.
Balkan working away.
Balkan wants to control for a moment but Ramirez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T11#
Ramirez is in trouble now - Balkan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (10) Balkan
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Balkan fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Ramirez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Balkan's lack of action.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
#T14#
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (13) Balkan
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stops Balkan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 13 to 5.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 10 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Notturna as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rodriquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Notturna
Rodriquez working away.
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.
Notturna tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Notturna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Notturna is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodriquez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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: Rodriquez (6) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Notturna has Rodriquez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Notturna
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Notturna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount.
Notturna looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Notturna#T4#
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Notturna is trying to break free.
#T5#
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (4) Notturna
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (21) vs (4) Notturna#T6#
Notturna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Notturna defends it.
Notturna moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7##SUB2#
Notturna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodriquez stacks Notturna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (24) vs (4) Notturna
Rodriquez is trying to move to mount but Notturna reverses beautifully and ends up in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (24) vs (6) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (26) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Notturna working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Notturna wants to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has moved into half guard.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away. #T12#
Notturna tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Notturna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Notturna for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Rodriquez is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna with the active half guard here but Rodriquez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (29) vs (6) Notturna
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 65 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 64 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx darts in looking for a takedown but Jello gets double underhooks and turns Sparxx into the ropes.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.#T1#
No luck for Sparxx with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Jello gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Jello is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 control here.
Sparxx is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Sparxx is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for an americana but Jello has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sparxx was thinking about the submission.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Sparxx 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 (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jello 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 working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Sparxx#T8#
Jello taking a breather here.
Sparxx prevents Jello from improving position.
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T9#
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.#T10#
Sparxx tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jello easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is working to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T11#
Sparxx holds on to Jello as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Sparxx won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is trying to hold Jello in close to prevent damage but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
#T13#
Sparxx trying to control here.
Jello works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T14#
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Jello wants to control but instead Sparxx manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: '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 53 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lavicci is trying to defend but Kersikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
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.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
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.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T5#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
#T7#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T13#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 4 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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