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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci holding on.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lavicci is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well.
Nelson working away.
Nelson trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci 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.
Nelson taking a break here but Lavicci is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Nelson controlling the pace.
It looks like Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T3#
Nelson is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Nelson 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.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Lavicci is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.#T8#
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson working a defensive guard but Lavicci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Lavicci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nelson is holding on tight.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape. #T10#
Nelson tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nelson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off.
Lavicci not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lavicci's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lavicci avoiding Nelson 's attempts to control his hands.
Nelson tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#T12#
Nelson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Lavicci is controlling the position but Nelson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lavicci is stalling here. Nelson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nelson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (10) vs (8) Nelson
Lavicci is not content to let Nelson control the position. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Lavicci manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nelson. #T14#
Lavicci is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 49 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#TD#
MacGowan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan 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.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald 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 MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
MacGowan is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling the position.
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.
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T6#
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
McDonald 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.
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.#T9#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
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.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan passes into half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
McDonald is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a kimura here. McDonald looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacGowan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Juncker 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.#SUB2#
Juncker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Juncker
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Juncker prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov tries to control the position but Juncker now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Juncker
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Juncker looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juncker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker trying to control.
Well, with Juncker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.#T8#
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Juncker is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well.
Kersikov tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Juncker#T11#
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
Juncker is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kersikov tries to break free.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Juncker tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Juncker looking to hold on to the position here but Kersikov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T14#
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 11 to 0.
Gaston Juncker 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Catch Wrestler gets tackled into the cage by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch.
Kulik tries to score a body lock takedown but Catch Wrestler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Catch Wrestler uses from the top position.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (4) Kulik#T1#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kulik prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Catch Wrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (7) Kulik#T5#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T6#
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to take Catch Wrestler's back here but Catch Wrestler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Catch Wrestler stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T10#
Catch Wrestler is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12##T13#
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T14#
It looks like Kulik 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.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catch Wrestler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 53 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Balkan forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Balkan has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the position.
Balkan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balkan is holding on tight.
#T5#
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan gets full guard.#T6##SUB#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov passes Balkan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T7#
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (7) Kersikov#SUB#
Balkan 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, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Balkan looking for the choke from the back. #T8#
Balkan trying to control.#SUB#
Balkan looking for the RNC.
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.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Balkan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Balkan has got one arm under Kersikov's chin. This could be trouble... Kersikov trying to control the other hand but Balkan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kersikov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 64 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro 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: Turturro (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T1#
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Turturro to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ramirez 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.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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. #T5#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position here. #T6#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro passes into half guard. #T7#
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Turturro is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (9) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turturro working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turturro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (9) Ramirez#T12#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ramirez 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.#T13#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turturro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Turturro advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 9 to 6.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 77 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 46 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Notturna as he avoids it easily.
Xavier Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Notturna tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Notturna to the ground. Notturna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Notturna with the counter takedown but Merlin avoids it easily.#TD#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Notturna is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Well, if Merlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Notturna is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Notturna is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Notturna! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Notturna
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin can't control as he wanted to and Notturna manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Notturna controlling the position for now.#T4#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Merlin advancing to mount.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Notturna
Merlin is really stuck here.
#T5#
Notturna controls the action.
Notturna gets his hands free as Merlin looks to control.
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Merlin buck him off. #T6#
Notturna has the hooks in. Merlin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Merlin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Merlin trying to control but not successfully.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin can't escape the position.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Merlin rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Notturna biding his time, controlling Merlin.
Merlin is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Notturna controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Merlin can't escape the position.
Notturna controlling from the back.#T12#
Merlin is trying to break free.
Notturna biding his time, controlling Merlin. #T13##T14#
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 49 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 47 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jello tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Jello pulls guard successfully.
Wang passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Jello won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T2#
Jello trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Jello is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang not doing much here.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Wang advancing to mount. #T5#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T6#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Wang
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Jello can't escape the position.
Wang wants to control the pace but Jello is squirming around nicely.
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (6) Wang#T9#
Wang avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Jello wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Wang content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Wang controlling from mount.
Jello tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T13#
Wang looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying '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 30 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in but Ignatowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatowski swivels and escapes.
Ignatowski feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Scott 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Scott won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T4#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well. #T5#
Scott gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T6#
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Scott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #T8#
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Ignatowski#T11#
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T12#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Ignatowski has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski wins on points by 3 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tyron Scott stepped up to the mic, 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 96 wins and 77 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 23 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriquez off to one side.
Rodriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparxx as he avoids it easily.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez shoots in but Sparxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparxx is fending him off so far but Rodriquez persists. Nope, Sparxx circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sparxx gets caught napping as Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown. Sparxx manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Rodriquez#T1#
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
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 preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sparxx controlling the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriquez advancing to mount.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away. #T4#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#T5#
Sparxx wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Rodriquez
Sparxx is trying to escape the position but Rodriquez is controlling the position.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T6#
Sparxx trying his best to control but Rodriquez has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to take Sparxx's back here but Sparxx is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Sparxx wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
#T9#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T10#
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (10) Rodriquez#T12#
Sparxx tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Sparxx is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T13#
Rodriquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriquez's best efforts.#T14#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
Sparxx working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (13) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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