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WP 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 36 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel drives through and clinches with Etxeberria against the cage.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joteel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Joteel jumps guard and drags Etxeberria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joteel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Etxeberria controlling Joteel's posture.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.#T2#
Joteel is continuing to stall.
Joteel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Joteel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in to control the position. #T3#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Etxeberria trying to control the position here.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Joteel 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.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Joteel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in to control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Joteel has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria pushing down on Joteel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Joteel has a hand on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Etxeberria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel can't escape the position.
Joteel wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Etxeberria maintains control.#T6#
Joteel tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Joteel tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
#T7#
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Joteel.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria not allowing Joteel to control his hands.
Joteel is trying to break free.
#T8#
Joteel breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) Joteel#T9#
Joteel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Etxeberria has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
Etxeberria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (16) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. Joteel rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joteel is really stuck here.
Joteel turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (6) Joteel
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Joteel has moved into half guard.
Joteel trying to control the pace. #T11#
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joteel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Etxeberria tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg. #T12#
Joteel is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Etxeberria is defending well.
Joteel wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but Etxeberria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joteel to get the leverage.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Etxeberria won't allow Joteel to pass to mount.
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but Etxeberria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joteel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joteel is looking to stall here but Etxeberria recovers full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T14#
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath Bráulio Etxeberria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 38 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez 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.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T1#
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
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.
McDonald trying to control here.
#T7#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
McDonald has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (0) McDonald#T8#
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (15) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Ramirez has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T10#
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T11#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (15) vs (5) McDonald
Ramirez is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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 33 wins and 21 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Kulik and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is trying to drag Kulik to the mat but Kulik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#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 Scott uses from the top position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Kulik has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kulik's legs. #T6#
Kulik trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Kulik but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Scott
Kulik tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Scott controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T9#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott stalling.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Kulik won't allow Scott 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T13#
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Scott is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tyron Scott 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 35 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets full 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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T4#
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T6#
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov stalling.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.#T9#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T11#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
MacGowan is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kersikov wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov 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 67 wins and 38 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 57 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merlin circles away.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Merlin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Turturro
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Merlin trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T5#
Turturro working a defensive guard but Merlin passes into half guard.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.#T6#
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Turturro is controlling Merlin's trapped leg to prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Turturro trying to control but Merlin postures up.
#T8#
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro won't allow Merlin to pass to mount. #T9#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Turturro
Merlin trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T10#
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Merlin taking a breather here.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it. #T13#
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro regains half guard.#T14#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin is looking to pass Turturro's guard but actually Turturro recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 45 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 31 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavicci to the mat! Lavicci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lavicci moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Balkan trying to control the hands but Lavicci breaks the grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.#T3##SUB2#
Lavicci working for the choke.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balkan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Balkan tries to break free.
Lavicci avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Balkan is staying busy.
Lavicci controls the action.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Balkan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Balkan recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Balkan is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Lavicci
Lavicci is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Balkan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (4) vs (16) Lavicci
Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (16) Lavicci
Balkan is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan postures up.
#T11#
Lavicci is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lavicci is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Balkan advances to half guard.
Balkan trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 16 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 43 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has hold of Jello's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jello seems comfortable defending it but Wang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jello is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jello is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
Our winner, Long Wang, 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.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Juncker. No joy for Rodriquez on that attempt.
Juncker feinted with a counter takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Juncker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown.
Gaston Juncker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.#TD2#
Rodriquez looking to score a takedown here. Juncker is defending well but Rodriquez drives through and ends up in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriquez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodriquez stalling. #T7#
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Rodriquez#T9#
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (8) Rodriquez
Juncker tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Juncker's back but Juncker is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (8) Rodriquez#T10#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (8) Rodriquez
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T11#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
#T12#
Juncker trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position well.
Juncker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (5) vs (10) Rodriquez
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 10 to 5.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 29 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 33 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Notturna 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: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Notturna postures up.
Notturna stalling. #T2#
Notturna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Notturna passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to escape the position but Notturna is controlling the position. #T3#
Kersikov is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Notturna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Notturna is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
#T5#
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov trying to control the position here. #T6#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) 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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Notturna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kersikov has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov 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.#T11#
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (4) Kersikov#T12#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Notturna 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 72 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparxx.#TD2#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparxx was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Sparxx won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#T5#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Sparxx recovers full guard.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 6 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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