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WP 70 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 23 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 54 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T4#
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (6) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
McDonald avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.#T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from taking his back.#T9#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacGowan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacGowan shrugs it off.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McDonald has hold of MacGowan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacGowan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T12#
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (11) vs (9) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
MacGowan has got his arm under McDonald's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McDonald has spun round into MacGowan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (9) MacGowan
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T14#
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (16) vs (9) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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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 6 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails with the takedown.#TD#
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard. #T1#
Well, if Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Catch Wrestler is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T2#
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Catch Wrestler is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kersikov pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T6#
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Catch Wrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
Catch Wrestler is controlling the pace.
#T10##SUB#
Catch Wrestler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kersikov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Catch Wrestler has cracked it and Kersikov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Catch Wrestler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 50 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 45 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Notturna. #TD#
Notturna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from moving into mount.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Kersikov is trying to control Notturna's posture but Notturna avoids it.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Notturna controls the position.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T3#
Notturna takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Notturna'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.
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov won't allow Notturna to pass to mount.
Notturna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna controlling his opponent.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (10) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov 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.
Notturna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna controls the action.#T5#
Notturna gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Notturna trying to control.
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T6#
Notturna trying to control.
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Notturna has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Notturna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Notturna is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.#T11#
Notturna continues to stall.
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.#SUB#
Kersikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Notturna biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Notturna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna controlling from the back.#T14#
Notturna is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Notturna tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Strega Notturna 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 90 wins and 53 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nelson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jello! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson has hold of Jello's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jello seems comfortable defending it but Nelson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jello is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jello is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nelson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stoned Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik jumps guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) Lavicci
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Kulik controls the position. #T1#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci has one of Kulik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
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 (4) vs (4) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kulik fending off the submission attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci controls the position.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (4) vs (6) Lavicci#T5#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Kulik turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (6) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T9#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
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.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T12#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T13#
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 60 wins and 42 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 56 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount. #T1#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balkan has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Balkan#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for the choke. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Balkan frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Balkan tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position. #T6#
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Balkan 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.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T8#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balkan, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) Balkan#T10#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Balkan manages to regain half guard.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski trying to control from Balkan's half guard. Balkan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Balkan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (24) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off. #T13#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Balkan, looking for the choke.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Balkan frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 26 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
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!
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez 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.
Juncker is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Juncker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Juncker pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T6#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T7#
Juncker controlling Rodriquez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.#T8#
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T9#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez controlling the pace. #T10#
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
More stalling from Rodriquez.#T14#
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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 45 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 45 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merlin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.#T5#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T6#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Merlin
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin 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.#T8#
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #T9#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Merlin
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (7) vs (2) Merlin
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wang continues to stall.
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling from mount. #T13#
Wang'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.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount. #T14#
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 66 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Turturro gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage. #TD#
Ramirez is trying to trip Turturro. He has hold of a leg but Turturro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ramirez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro 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.
Ramirez postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ramirez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro holds on to Ramirez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T5#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Ramirez'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.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8##SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T9#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Turturro#T11#
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
Ramirez is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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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 34 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 80 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott forces Sparxx back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Scott pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Scott controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Scott is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#T4#
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Scott'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.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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 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.#T5#
Scott is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Scott wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#T7#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.#T9#
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx controlling the pace. #T10#
Sparxx prevents Scott from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Sparxx is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Sparxx#T11#
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Sparxx is being controlled here.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Sparxx is being controlled here.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.#T14#
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx stops Scott from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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