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WP 57 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 68 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kofel rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kofel prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kersikov jumps guard and drags Kofel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB2#
Kofel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Kofel
Kofel being controlled for a moment.
Kofel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Kofel#T2#
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Kofel
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Kofel buck him off.
Kersikov is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov'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.#T4#
Kofel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kofel tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Good control from Kersikov.#T5#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Kofel tries to break free.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kofel's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Kofel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Kofel.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Kofel tries to break free.
What can Kofel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Kofel tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Kofel is staying busy.#T9#
Kersikov is really struggling to control Kofel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Kofel buck him off.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Kofel is staying busy.#T10#
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kofel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Kofel.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T11#
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T12#
Kofel tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kofel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Kersikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kofel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kofel tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Kofel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Kofel
Kofel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T14#
Kersikov is trying to keep Kofel in close.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kofel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 6 wins and 6 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Etxeberria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Etxeberria has MacGowan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. MacGowan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Etxeberria is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Etxeberria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Etxeberria stops a takedown attempt from MacGowan.
#T1#
Etxeberria prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
MacGowan is trying to trip Etxeberria. He has hold of a leg but Etxeberria is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacGowan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Etxeberria's guard. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Etxeberria defends the submission attempt.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
MacGowan pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself.
MacGowan 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.
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Etxeberria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Etxeberria works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Etxeberria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Etxeberria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Etxeberria 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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.#T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Etxeberria avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Etxeberria has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Etxeberria wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip. #T9#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T10#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (6) MacGowan
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Etxeberria has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and Etxeberria manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Etxeberria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (8) MacGowan#T11#
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (10) MacGowan
Etxeberria controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (21) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there. #T12#
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (10) MacGowan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Etxeberria prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Etxeberria jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (27) vs (10) MacGowan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (30) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Etxeberria gets his hands free.
MacGowan looks winded!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 30 to 10.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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 21 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Ramirez leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from improving position.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working away.
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.#T1#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T3#
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Ramirez#T5#
Will McDonald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez is trying to break free.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ramirez.#T7#
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Ramirez tries to escape the position.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the hands but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
McDonald looking to control.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
McDonald wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 6 to 4.
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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 42 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 28 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Merlin shoots in but no luck this time.
Merlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merlin shoots for a takedown but Juncker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) 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.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker managing to control the position.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Merlin is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Merlin tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker not doing much here.
#T6#
Juncker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.#T7#
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Merlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.
Merlin reaches up and holds on to Juncker to control the position.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Juncker fails to move to back control.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T10#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy. #T11#
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Juncker from advancing position. #T13#
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Juncker is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Juncker
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 38 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catch Wrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.#T2#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler 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.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ignatowski. Oh but Catch Wrestler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ignatowski goes limp - he's gone! Catch Wrestler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjj Catch Wrestler thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 40 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the ropes by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lavicci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulik regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci slows the pace down. #T2#
Kulik tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Kulik is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
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.#SUB2#
Lavicci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Kulik is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik 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 Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (5) vs (9) Lavicci
Kulik tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Kulik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kulik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lavicci's guard. Nice work there by Kulik.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (9) Lavicci#T10#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
Kulik stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Kulik dominates the positioning.
Kulik wants to control for a moment but Lavicci uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Vasiliy Kulik 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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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 25 wins and 13 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and pushes Notturna back into the ropes.#TD2#
Notturna pulls guard effortlessly.
Scott wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Scott 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.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to advance position but Notturna has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Notturna#T1#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Notturna wants to take Scott's back but he can't do it this time.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott prevents any damage by holding on tight.
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.#T3#
Notturna controlling the pace for now.
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Notturna's attempts to control the action.
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
Scott is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Notturna controlling his opponent. #T5#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott regains half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Scott keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to control here.
#T7#
Scott tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (7) Notturna
Scott is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Scott wants to hold on but Notturna pushes him away.
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Scott is holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Notturna prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Scott's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Scott tries to control Notturna's body but Notturna pushes him off. Scott squirms to his side and now Notturna has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Scott (0) vs (10) Notturna
Scott holding on to Notturna's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Scott buck him off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Scott tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Scott just trying to survive but Notturna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Notturna.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 10 to 0.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyron Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jello gets tackled into the ropes by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jello looking for a takedown. #TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Jello
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Well, if Wang 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.
#T2#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T3#
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. #T4#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Wang stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Jello
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jello is not content to let Wang control the position. #T6#
Jello tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Jello is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Wang just content to control the position.
Jello is not content to let Wang control the position. #T7#
Wang slows the pace down.
Jello is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (7) vs (0) Jello
Wang avoids the attempt from Jello to control.#T9#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Wang trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Wang controlling from mount. #T12#
Wang prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello reaches up and holds on to Wang to control the position.
Jello wants to control but Wang is having none of it.#T14#
Jello regains half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 75 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Turturro continues to drive forward.
Sparxx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sparxx stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
#TD#
Sparxx pulls guard.
Turturro won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx is controlling Turturro's posture.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (3) Turturro#T2#
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro tries to take his opponent's back but Sparxx turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro is controlling Sparxx's posture.
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.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling from the top 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Turturro
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T10#
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Sparxx is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Turturro prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T13#
Sparxx has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 48 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 20 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriquez is fending him off so far but Balkan persists. Nope, Rodriquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balkan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Rodriquez tries to counter it with a takedown but Balkan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez pulls Balkan in close to his closed guard and prevents Balkan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Rodriquez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
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.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez trying to control the position here. #T4#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T5#
Balkan won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan preventing the sweep. #T6#
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez looking to control.
#T9#
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez looking to control but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Balkan looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriquez is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Rodriquez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Boris Balkan is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Boris Balkan 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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