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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 62 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ignatowski 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#
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T4#
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T6#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald#T12#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
McDonald tries to control Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! McDonald is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 63 wins and 58 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Jello. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jello swivels and escapes.
Jello feints the counter takedown.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacGowan.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacGowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacGowan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jello sprawls well. He's pushed MacGowan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#T2#
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Jello gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD2#
Jello pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MacGowan is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jello slips nicely into half guard.
Jello prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello 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.#T4##SUB#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
MacGowan won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Jello is controlling the pace.
Jello prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T5#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Jello
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jello controlling his opponent.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T7#
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Jello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T9#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking to control.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello#T10#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T11#
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
MacGowan turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Jello
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (15) Jello
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello 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.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello not doing much here.
#T14##SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 41 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 51 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juncker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juncker wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kersikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov#T1#
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #T2#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kersikov.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Juncker advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T7#
Kersikov has a hand on Juncker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Juncker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
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.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T8#
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.#T9#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it. #T10#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T13#
Juncker is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov regains half guard.#T14#
Juncker stalling.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juncker is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (5) vs (6) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 50 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T10#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T11#
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and Lavicci is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 54 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna controlling Ramirez's posture.
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.#T1#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Notturna postures up.
Ramirez is controlling Notturna's posture.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Notturna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Notturna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (8) Ramirez
The referee asks Notturna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notturna prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna in the domination position with Ramirez hanging on.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T8#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Notturna from advancing position.
Notturna not doing much here.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Well, if Notturna 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.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna stalling.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.#T12##T13#
Notturna continues to stall.#T14#
Notturna continues to hold on tight.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 8 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 54 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kulik. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the cage.
Kulik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulik wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kulik has picked Wang up - he's going for a ride! Kulik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kulik seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.#T2#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.#T3#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik#T5#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kulik not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang tries to escape the position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control. #T7##SUB2#
Wang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kulik.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik#T8#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik 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.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Kulik is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (8) Kulik
Wang is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (5) vs (10) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik 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. #T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture. #T11#
Wang continues to stall.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Wang controlling the position.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T13#
Kulik passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 5.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 40 wins and 23 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 51 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Merlin. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Merlin
Scott tries to control but Merlin manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scott (0) vs (7) Merlin
Scott trying to control the position but Merlin manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
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.
Scott trying to control the action but Merlin just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controlling from the back.#T1#
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Merlin to control.
Merlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Merlin trying to control momentarily.
Merlin 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.
Scott is really stuck here.
Scott has hold of Merlin's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Scott trying to control the position but Merlin manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
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.
Merlin wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Merlin.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Merlin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott breaks Merlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (7) Merlin#T4#
Merlin has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (9) Merlin#T5#
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Merlin advancing to mount.
Scott tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Scott is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Merlin 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.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Merlin is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T11#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Merlin
Scott 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. #T12#
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (9) Merlin
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Scott tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 9 to 7.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriquez defends well and Sparxx ends up having to push Rodriquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparxx.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx dives in and grabs Rodriquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes down on Sparxx's head and hops out.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sparxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparxx finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.#T3#
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
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!
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like Sparxx 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.#T5#
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez is just holding on here. Sparxx manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (0) vs (8) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx tightening his grip on Rodriquez, looking for the choke.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Rodriquez from escaping the position.
#T6#
What can Rodriquez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Rodriquez trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Good control from Sparxx.
Rodriquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Rodriquez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rodriquez.#T9#
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 crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T10#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx controlling Rodriquez's posture. #T11#
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T14#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (10) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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