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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Einstein enables MacGowan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Einstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Einstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein'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.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Einstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass. #T1#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Einstein dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Einstein is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB#
Einstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Einstein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Well, if Einstein 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.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T4#
Einstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Einstein is proving a slippery customer.
Einstein stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Einstein defends easily.
#T5#
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T6#
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (6) MacGowan
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Einstein's guard.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Einstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB#
Einstein is looking to cinch up a triangle. MacGowan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Einstein's body to avoid the submission. Einstein has instead reached around MacGowan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Einstein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 43 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Ignatowski is now in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
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!
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Ignatowski is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working away.
McDonald controls the position.
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) McDonald
Good control from Ignatowski.#T7##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Ignatowski looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling Ignatowski 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
McDonald 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 (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T9#
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#T12#
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away. #T13#
McDonald keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (10) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 31 wins and 18 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots for a takedown but Kulik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony Lavicci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Lavicci back into the cage.#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 Lavicci uses from the top position.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lavicci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T2#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulik is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kulik won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
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.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Lavicci takes Kulik's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kulik is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T8#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik 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.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T10#
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB#
Kulik is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik 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. #T12#
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (8) Lavicci#T13#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 37 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Notturna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Kersikov
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.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Notturna dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kersikov is trying to work for a sweep but Notturna has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Kersikov stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov holds on to Notturna as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Notturna content just to control the position here. #T8#
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (10) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Notturna controlling from the back.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Notturna is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
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.#T10#
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Notturna continues to stall.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Kersikov breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (10) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Kersikov stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (10) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Kersikov staying calm.#T13#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is being controlled here. #T14#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov takes a little break here. Notturna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Volodymyr Kersikov had this to say: 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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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 65 wins and 34 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Juncker. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T3#
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to pass to 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.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
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.#T5#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker manages to get to full guard.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Juncker#T6#
Juncker trying his best to control but Merlin has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker gets back to half guard.#T10#
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Merlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin controlling the action here. #T14#
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 43 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Balkan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Well, if Balkan 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.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez is controlling Balkan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Balkan controlling the pace.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T2#
Balkan is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Balkan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T4#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Ramirez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T5#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Balkan not doing much here.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it. #T8#
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Balkan controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Balkan wants to take Ramirez's back here but Ramirez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ramirez is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Balkan#SUB2#
Ramirez fending off the submission attempt from Balkan. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Balkan won't let him. #SUB2#
Ramirez fending off the submission attempt from Balkan.
Balkan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Balkan manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ramirez is controlling Balkan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (8) Balkan#T12#
Balkan 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.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.#T14#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan 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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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 64 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 54 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov dives in and grabs Turturro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes down on Kersikov's head and hops out.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T2#
Turturro advances to half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T3#
Turturro is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.#T4#
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. #T5#
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Turturro#SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms.
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!
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Turturro
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Turturro working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Turturro manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Turturro
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov 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 trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Turturro#T13#
Turturro can't escape the position.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Turturro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Turturro.
Kersikov is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov 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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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 41 wins and 15 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Wang darts in and clinches Rodriquez up against the cage.
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.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriquez after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Rodriquez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Rodriquez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Wang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rodriquez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Wang prevents Rodriquez from taking his back.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriquez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Wang
The referee asks Rodriquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriquez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rodriquez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a choke. Rodriquez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rodriquez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (6) Wang#T5##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang looks winded!#SUB2#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (21) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (23) vs (6) Wang#T6#
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (26) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to break free.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez controls the position.#T8#
Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang regains half guard.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriquez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (32) vs (6) Wang#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriquez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (34) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang 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.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (37) vs (6) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.#T13#
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wang is defending well though. Rodriquez let's go of the attempt for now.#T14#
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (37) vs (8) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 37 to 8.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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 78 wins and 39 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 71 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jello tries to avoid it but Sparxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jello to the ground. Jello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparxx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparxx somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Jello trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Jello preventing the sweep.
Sparxx has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jello staying calm.
Jello tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Sparxx is not content to let Jello control the position.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6#
Sparxx prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Sparxx tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparxx 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. #T7#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T8#
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
Jello controlling the pace.
Sparxx is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello controlling from side mount. #T10#
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Jello is staying tight to Sparxx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Jello tries to push Sparxx's head away but Sparxx is holding on tight.#T13#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Jello wants to control the action but instead Sparxx gets a body lock and reverses into Jello's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Sparxx#T14#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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