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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 2 wins and 26 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 30 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Joteel forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.
Joteel is pressed up against the ropes. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joteel down to the mat. Joteel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.#CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch successfully.
Joteel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald is working for takedown but Joteel is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Joteel pulls guard effortlessly.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.#SUB#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald stays in close to Joteel's body and controls the position.
McDonald passes into half guard. #T1#
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
McDonald trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joteel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joteel shrugs it off.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Joteel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Joteel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (0) vs (6) McDonald
Joteel is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking to break Joteel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joteel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Joteel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Joteel fending off the submission attempt from McDonald.
Joteel wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Joteel trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Joteel is staying busy.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
Joteel is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Joteel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Joteel with him. Joteel is trying to defend but McDonald has an arm under the chin now! Joteel grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Notturna to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Notturna tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ramirez looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (10) Ramirez
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Notturna tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T7#
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
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: Notturna (2) vs (15) Ramirez
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 trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (17) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #T8#
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #SUB#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Notturna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (17) Ramirez#T9#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Notturna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (17) Ramirez#T10#
Notturna fails to move to back control.
Notturna tries to take his opponent's back but Ramirez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (19) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Notturna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Notturna up and slammed him! Notturna can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (22) Ramirez#T11#
Ramirez gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (24) Ramirez
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Well,Notturna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (7) vs (27) Ramirez
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notturna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 27 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juncker defends it well.
Kulik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Juncker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Kulik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Juncker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free. #T2#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kulik is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kulik.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Kulik not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Juncker is keeping busy.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kulik is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kulik
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Juncker stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Kulik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kulik prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T10#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik 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.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juncker tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away. #T13#
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T14#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik 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 28 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full 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.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T5#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T6#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T9#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T10#
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
MacGowan passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov 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 58 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 47 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin scores with a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Turturro is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Turturro#T3#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.#T4#
Turturro tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Merlin is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Well, if Merlin 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.
Merlin prevents Turturro from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
#T7#
Merlin is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro trying to control here.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Turturro is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Merlin stalling. #T9#
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Turturro
Merlin happy to just control the position for now.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro trying to remain calm as Merlin controls from the top position.#T11#
Turturro wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Turturro is 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.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Turturro prevents Merlin from improving position.
Merlin trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T13#
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T14#
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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. |
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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 38 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wang is trying to defend but Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
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?
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T4#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Wang 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.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ignatowski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparxx pinned against the ropes. Sparxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sparxx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Sparxx is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx working away.#T1#
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Sparxx controls from the top position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx working away.
Kersikov is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Sparxx trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
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 being controlled for a moment.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Sparxx dominates the positioning.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Sparxx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Sparxx
Sparxx takes Kersikov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (10) Sparxx
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.#T6##T7#
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.#T9#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Kersikov wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (13) Sparxx
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Kersikov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sparxx has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kersikov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kersikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 72 wins and 36 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 37 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Balkan
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T1#
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
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.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Balkan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Balkan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Balkan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jello is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 36 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodriquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Lavicci is trying to get back to 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
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.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
#T3#
Lavicci moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. #T8#
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it. #T14#
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci works to advance to full mount. Rodriquez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci wants to control the action but instead Rodriquez gets a body lock and reverses into Lavicci's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 4. Anthony Lavicci retains his super heavyweight title!
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. |
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