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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 15 wins and 36 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan 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: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McDonald has latched onto it... Big trouble! McDonald pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it MacGowan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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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 19 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 55 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulik sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik pulls guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Turturro#T1#
Turturro just content to control the position.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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Kulik tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps 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.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Turturro keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position. #SUB2#
Turturro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kulik is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Turturro!
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Einstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Einstein
Kersikov prevents Einstein from moving into mount.
Kersikov is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Einstein off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein tries to escape the position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Einstein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Einstein is staying busy.#T1#
Einstein trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Einstein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Einstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Einstein buck him off.
Einstein trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Einstein can't escape the position.
Einstein trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Einstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov not allowing Einstein to control his hands.
Einstein wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Einstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Einstein tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Einstein is still trying to improve position.
Einstein wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is thwarting Einstein's attempts to control the position.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Einstein is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Einstein avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Einstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Einstein, not yet.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #SUB2#
Einstein throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein wants to control but Kersikov postures up.#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Einstein is working away.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov gets to mount! Einstein was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Einstein is looking to escape.
Einstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T8#
Einstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Einstein is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Einstein is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Einstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Einstein trying to control here.
Einstein tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Einstein is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Einstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov pushing down on Einstein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Einstein trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Well, if Kersikov 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T11##SUB2#
Einstein actively working from the bottom here.
Einstein trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Einstein is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Einstein has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Einstein 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.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Einstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Einstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Einstein is being controlled here.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Einstein! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Einstein tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Einstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) Einstein
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Volodymyr Kersikov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang with the active half guard here but Ignatowski passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
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.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Wang has given up his back. Will we see Ignatowski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Wang
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.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Wang is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wang showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Wang breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) Wang#T5#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Wang
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Ignatowski prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes Wang's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (30) vs (4) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
#T9#
Wang turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (32) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T10#
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (35) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (8) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (11) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (11) Wang
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (13) Wang#T13#
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (42) vs (13) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.#T14##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (45) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ignatowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (47) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (50) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 50 to 13.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 37 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramirez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Notturna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna controlling the action here. #T1#
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T2#
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage. #T4#
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
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 real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Notturna has passed into half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Notturna to pass to mount. #T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna postures up.
Well, if Notturna 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.
#T7##T8#
Let's hope that Notturna 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.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
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 prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T13#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna mounts Ramirez! Really nice guard pass there! #T14#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Juncker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juncker circles away.#TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juncker on his heels. He'll look to pass Juncker's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kersikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Juncker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Juncker for a finish.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
#T8#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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 trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape. #T9#
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10##SUB#
Juncker showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
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.
Juncker tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov 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.
#T12#
Juncker 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.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Kersikov has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T14#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriquez, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Rodriquez against the ropes but Rodriquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Rodriquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez controlling the pace. #T1#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci 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.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Rodriquez 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.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T6#
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T9#
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Rodriquez tries to buck him off.
Lavicci trying to control.#T10#
Rodriquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T11#
Lavicci has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Rodriquez frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Rodriquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lavicci.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Rodriquez is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (2) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci looking to take Rodriquez's back but Rodriquez rolls and after a scramble, Rodriquez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Rodriquez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Lavicci
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 7.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 66 wins and 34 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 43 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Balkan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Merlin is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Balkan 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.
Balkan is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Merlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Merlin is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T3#
Merlin is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Merlin is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T4#
Merlin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Balkan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Balkan wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Balkan 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.#T6##SUB2#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan trying to control the pace.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away. #T7#
Balkan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Merlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (8) Balkan
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Merlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Balkan is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Merlin gets back to full guard.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T11#
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (10) Balkan#T12#
Merlin looking to control but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (10) Balkan
Well,Merlin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T13#
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T14#
Balkan has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, 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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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 79 wins and 39 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 72 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Jello's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Sparxx#T1#
Sparxx advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jello tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (10) Sparxx
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
Jello is trying to break free.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip. #T3#
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Jello rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Jello surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Jello right now.
#T5#
Jello prevents Sparxx from getting a body triangle.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello is keeping busy.
#T6#
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Jello tries to break free.
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.
#T7#
Jello rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Sparxx not allowing Jello to control his hands. #T8#
Sparxx is looking to control Jello but Jello is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (12) Sparxx
Jello looking to control.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T10#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Jello pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T12#
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (15) Sparxx
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 15 to 2. Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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