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WP 31 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 49 wins and 29 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 24 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Joteel pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Joteel is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joteel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
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 is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joteel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Joteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joteel 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.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Joteel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan trying to control the position but Joteel is working away. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well.
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.#T5#
Joteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is fighting to break Joteel's control of his arms but Joteel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Joteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
MacGowan pushing down on Joteel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
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: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Joteel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joteel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Joteel 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.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.
Joteel postures up.
#T8#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joteel is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Joteel.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to pass to mount.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Joteel wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Joteel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Joteel prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Joteel postures up.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Joteel#SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T13#
Joteel trying to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #T14#
Joteel is looking to reverse the position.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacGowan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joteel's thigh. Joteel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (6) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joteel defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
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 56 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 28 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Merlin, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Merlin against the ropes but Merlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Merlin, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Merlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T2#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Merlin trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
McDonald is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald is looking 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.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
McDonald trying to control the position here.
McDonald controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T8#
Merlin postures up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
McDonald pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T9#
McDonald is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T10#
McDonald 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.#SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald gets back to half guard.#T11#
McDonald is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Merlin controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (2) McDonald#T13#
McDonald looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (13) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T14#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 36 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juncker to the ground. Ignatowski is now in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
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.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Juncker regains half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ignatowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T5#
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker postures up.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Juncker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker postures up.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
What's Ignatowski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T10#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.#T11#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker#SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Ignatowski stalling. #T14#
Juncker is looking to get back to full guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 40 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 46 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.#TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T1#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Turturro 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.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T6#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.#T9#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Turturro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ramirez is defending well. Turturro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ramirez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Turturro celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 24 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 69 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Kulik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the 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.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to 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.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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?
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kulik passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kulik is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T6#
Kulik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T7#
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T9#
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T11#
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Kulik prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 27 wins and 26 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Notturna 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.
Notturna controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov postures up.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Notturna is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Notturna
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kersikov working away.
Notturna tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Notturna prevents Kersikov from improving position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Notturna#T7#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
Notturna is trying to break free.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Notturna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kersikov has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Notturna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Balkan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Balkan dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan#T3#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balkan trying to control the position.
#T4#
Balkan has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Balkan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balkan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan trying to control the position here. #T6#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan trying to control the position.
#T9#
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan#T10#
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#SUB2#
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) Balkan#T13#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 29 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriquez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position. #T1#
Rodriquez has control of an arm but Wang manages to advance to Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Rodriquez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (6) Wang
Wang 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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#T3#
Wang trying to control the position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriquez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T7#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Rodriquez tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T10#
Wang looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Wang wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang 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#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang 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#
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
#T14#
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.#TD2#
Lavicci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jello keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T3#
Jello controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Jello counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jello looking to control.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jello! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Lavicci#T6#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
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#
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Jello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Lavicci advancing to mount.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Jello controlling from mount. #T11#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (7) Lavicci
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
#T13#
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello wants to control the position but Lavicci frees himself and scrambles - Jello manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Jello trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jello goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lavicci rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jello's guard! Nice work there by Lavicci! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (9) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 7.
Anthony Lavicci is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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