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WP 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 39 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Kersikov
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Catch Wrestler 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T2#
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Catch Wrestler there! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler 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: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (5) Kersikov#T5##SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (7) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (12) Kersikov#T6#
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Catch Wrestler gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Catch Wrestler is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (15) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (15) Kersikov#SUB#
Kersikov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Catch Wrestler gets his way!
#SUB#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Catch Wrestler. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kersikov is in real trouble here. Catch Wrestler gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kersikov is tapping out! Catch Wrestler wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 81 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Etxeberria somewhat.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and moves away.
Etxeberria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bráulio Etxeberria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Jello ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jello no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Jello has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Etxeberria#T3#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Etxeberria controlling the position.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Jello has moved into half guard.
Jello is taking a breather. Etxeberria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello stays in close to Etxeberria's body and controls the position.
Jello is fighting to break Etxeberria's control of his arms but Etxeberria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jello.
Etxeberria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Etxeberria can't keep his opponent in guard - Jello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T9#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etxeberria is looking to escape. #T11#
Jello fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Etxeberria is working to get back to half guard.
Jello avoids the attempt from Etxeberria to control.
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Etxeberria doesn't allow it.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
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.
Etxeberria is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 19 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 43 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald pulls MacGowan in to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (2) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#T3#
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T6#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T8#
McDonald working away.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position. #T9#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.#T11#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald slows the pace down.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is staying tight to MacGowan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald controlling the position from side mount.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 55 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Kofel is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T1#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Kofel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ramirez has his hands on Kofel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kofel
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kofel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Kofel
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass. #T6#
Ramirez has control of Kofel's left arm, preventing Kofel from doing any damage.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kofel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Kofel#SUB2#
Kofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kofel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Kofel
Kofel trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T8#
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.
Kofel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kofel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping him busy.
Kofel being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Kofel is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Kofel is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kofel's legs. #T11#
Ramirez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Kofel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kofel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez takes Kofel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Kofel
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kofel can't escape the position.
#T13#
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.
Kofel tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Kofel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 70 wins and 41 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Merlin looking to control.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.#T3#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin controlling the position.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Merlin is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Merlin has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Juncker
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #T11#
Juncker tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Juncker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Juncker
I really don't envy Merlin right now.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Merlin wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Merlin is really stuck here.
Merlin trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Juncker tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Xavier Merlin 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 38 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 35 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Lavicci into the cage.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kulik has Lavicci up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has Lavicci pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kulik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lavicci tumbling to the mat - Kulik dives into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
#T2#
Kulik tries to break free.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Lavicci swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Kulik working away.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kulik has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #T9#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Lavicci might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kulik is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard. #T12#
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 36 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 41 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Notturna holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T3#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Notturna has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Notturna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Notturna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T10#
Notturna is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Notturna's guard but actually Notturna recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12#
Notturna gets back to full guard.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T13#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
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. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Wang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Turturro
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
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.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wang 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.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T5#
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T6#
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position. #T7#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Turturro tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang not doing much here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T10#
Wang stalling.
Wang prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is not content to let Wang control the position.#T11#
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T13#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 20 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Scott
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Scott
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #T1#
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
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.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott regains half guard.#T4#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace. #T7#
Scott trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Scott is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Scott is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Scott trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Scott won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#T10#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Rodriquez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Scott won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount. #T11#
Scott wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #T12#
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez controlling the action here. #T13#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Scott keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez prevents Scott from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 47 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balkan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balkan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Balkan gets caught napping as Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown. Balkan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Balkan
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Balkan pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balkan is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it. #T3#
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Sparxx works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Balkan#T7#
Balkan wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.#T9#
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T10#
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Balkan holds of for dear life.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.#T12#
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Balkan moves into full guard.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Balkan looking to control.
Sparxx stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan controlling Sparxx's posture.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx 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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