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WP 38 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 2 wins and 31 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joteel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel postures up.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joteel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacGowan controls the pace.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
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.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard. #SUB#
Joteel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Joteel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Joteel wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.#T5#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
MacGowan has control of Joteel's left arm, preventing Joteel from doing any damage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Joteel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (4) vs (9) MacGowan
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #T8##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Joteel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joteel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Joteel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T10#
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T11#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joteel passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joteel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T13#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is trying to hold Joteel in close to prevent damage but Joteel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Joteel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joteel is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Joteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joteel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joteel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joteel (6) vs (13) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 13 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 34 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Notturna swivels and escapes.#TD#
Notturna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Notturna 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: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a kimura here. Kersikov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Notturna wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Strega Notturna!
A victorious Strega Notturna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik pushes McDonald up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kulik is trying to trip McDonald. He has hold of a leg but McDonald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kulik persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working 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.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T3#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Kulik prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T7#
McDonald tries to control but Kulik manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (0) McDonald
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling McDonald's posture. #T8#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T9#
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.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
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.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik advances to half guard. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (2) McDonald#T14#
McDonald is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 51 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro 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.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T2#
Turturro controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself. #T5#
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T6#
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turturro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Turturro tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Turturro#T9#
Turturro wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T10#
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well. #T11##SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 45 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang gets full guard.#T1#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
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 trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T3#
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez 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.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T5#
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
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.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T7#
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount. #T9#
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.#T11#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (16) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (20) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position. #T14#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: '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 62 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Merlin sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merlin attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Merlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
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 is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin'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.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Juncker pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T1#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Juncker controlling the position.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Juncker is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T7#
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8#
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
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 passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Juncker#T9#
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Merlin takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T12#
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Juncker trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
#T13#
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Juncker#T14#
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Xavier Merlin 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 30 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 40 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Balkan enables Kersikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Balkan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Kersikov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Balkan trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it. #T3#
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Balkan#T5#
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Balkan trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Balkan takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Balkan trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Balkan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan gets full guard.#T11#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it. #T12#
Kersikov is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T13#
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Balkan is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov 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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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 75 wins and 38 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Lavicci raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci looking to control.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Jello trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Jello 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.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jello is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci 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 (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T5#
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T6#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lavicci seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
Jello is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T9#
Lavicci is not content to let Jello control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T11#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Jello won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 39 wins and 13 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 71 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriquez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T2#
Sparxx is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it. #T3#
Rodriquez is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sparxx has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Rodriquez is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard but Sparxx manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Sparxx#T7#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
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.
Rodriquez struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriquez tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez stops Sparxx from passing to mount. #T10#
Sparxx working away.
Rodriquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx is looking to work his way around to Rodriquez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Sparxx tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rodriquez can't escape the position.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez can't escape the position.
#T14#
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Rodriquez to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 7 to 2.
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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