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WP 34 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 50 wins and 31 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 27 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel rushes MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacGowan has Joteel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joteel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joteel jumps into guard, dragging MacGowan to the mat.
Joteel is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel 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 (0) vs (2) Joteel
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 is not content to let Joteel control the position.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Joteel wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
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.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Joteel tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan is not content to let Joteel control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.#T3#
MacGowan keeping hold of Joteel's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
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#T5#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Joteel is working away. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Joteel is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joteel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Joteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joteel is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
Joteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan 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.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #T10#
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
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 (4) vs (4) Joteel
MacGowan moves into full mount! Joteel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel can't escape the position.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Joteel is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan 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.
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan is working for a guillotine from mount but Joteel frees his head quite easily.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Joteel
Joteel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Joteel has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Joteel gets his hands free.
MacGowan tries to roll but Joteel sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Joteel breaks the grip.
Joteel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Joteel doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (8) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Joteel slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Shane MacGowan 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 32 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
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.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Notturna gets full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ramirez passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T3#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T5#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ramirez moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (10) Ramirez
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T8#
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Ramirez
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna is really stuck here.
Notturna breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (18) Ramirez
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Notturna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (21) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is staying tight to Notturna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (23) Ramirez
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (26) Ramirez
Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T11#
Notturna tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Ramirez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Notturna! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ramirez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 30 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T1#
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T2#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.#T5#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov 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.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard. #T8#
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##T10#
McDonald taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T11#
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDonald.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kersikov has locked up a guillotine! Kersikov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McDonald is holding on here and Kersikov must be using up a lot of energy. McDonald has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kersikov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juncker is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker 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.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski 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.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juncker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker wants to advance to full mount but Ignatowski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to hold Juncker in close to prevent damage but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski 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.#T7#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juncker 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.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T10#
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Juncker
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T12#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #T14#
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 0.
Gaston Juncker 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 26 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 48 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
Turturro is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turturro uses from the top position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro holds on for dear life, controlling Kulik's posture momentarily. #T1#
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#T6#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #T7#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (0) Turturro
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 Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik taking a breather here. #T9#
Turturro prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Kulik controls the position.#T10#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Turturro is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Kulik controls the position.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Kulik working away.#T13#
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik gets to mount! Turturro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (9) vs (0) Turturro#T14#
Turturro tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 30 wins and 31 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Merlin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Wang is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin#T2#
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merlin wants to control for a moment but Wang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and 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.#T4#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Merlin 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.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Merlin stalling.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T7#
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang has a hand on Merlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Merlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (8) Merlin
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
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.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang can't escape the position.
#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T12#
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Wang to get half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (8) Merlin#T13##SUB#
Wang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wang working for a choke but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang looking for the choke from the back.
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14##SUB#
Merlin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Wang tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.#SUB#
Wang is looking for the choke from the back position but Merlin is controlling his hands well.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.#SUB#
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merlin for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Merlin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Merlin
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 37 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jello. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jello prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T1#
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T2#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Balkan is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T5#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Balkan wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (0) Balkan
Jello staying calm.
Balkan is not content to let Jello control the position. #T8#
Jello controlling from side mount.
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan is not content to let Jello control the position.
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Jello dominates the positioning.#T9#
Balkan manages to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Balkan trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top 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.
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Jello is really struggling to control Balkan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Jello stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Balkan#T12#
Jello wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T14#
Balkan has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Balkan
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Moldy Jello 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 28 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the ropes.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.
Kersikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #T3#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kersikov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Kersikov#T6#
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Sparxx not allowing Kersikov to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.#T9#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Sparxx controls the action.#SUB#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.#T12#
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
Sparxx is controlling the position but Kersikov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13##SUB#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #T14#
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (4) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 23 wins and 22 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 12 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Rodriquez 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T2#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Lavicci postures up.
#T4#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci trying to control here.
#T6#
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T10#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining 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.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T11#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T12#
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#T13#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T14#
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nick Rodriquez 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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