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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 10 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 65 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Nelson stalling.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nelson is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
Nelson is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T6#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nelson is tightening it up a little... MacGowan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacGowan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacGowan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stoned Nelson!
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 64 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balkan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Balkan is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is really stuck here.
#T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Balkan 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.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Balkan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.#T4#
Balkan'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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #SUB#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T10#
Balkan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Balkan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Balkan just holding on.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14#
Balkan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Balkan continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Roman Kersikov 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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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 67 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. McDonald 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.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T5#
McDonald postures up.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Ignatowski controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
McDonald slows the pace down.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
#T10#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T12#
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McDonald has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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 10 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 54 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Catch Wrestler is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Kersikov 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 has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Kersikov keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Catch Wrestler prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Catch Wrestler's attempts to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Catch Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler can't control as he wanted to and Kersikov manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T13#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep but Catch Wrestler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here. #T14##SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Catch Wrestler controls the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (2) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
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 57 wins and 38 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulik circles away.#TD#
Kulik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position for now.
Kulik trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard.
Kulik 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.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Turturro#T1#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik fails to advance to Turturro's back. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T5#
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.#T6#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (8) vs (7) Turturro#T8#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Turturro fails to advance to Kulik's back. #T10#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Kulik stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Turturro working for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is in no mood to give up.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kulik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kulik shrugs it off.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T14#
Turturro takes Kulik's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kulik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 59 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 45 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juncker to the mat! Juncker manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Juncker
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Notturna 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.
Juncker 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: Notturna (2) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna gets full guard.#T3#
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Juncker postures up.
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T4#
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna 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.
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker 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.
Notturna has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Notturna controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Juncker passes into half guard.
Notturna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Notturna.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (9) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Notturna postures up.#T9#
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker 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.#T10#
Notturna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Notturna moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (12) vs (2) Juncker
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Notturna trying to control.
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Notturna controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
#T12#
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker tries to break free.
Notturna controls the position.
Notturna is trying to control but Juncker is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker regains half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy. #T14#
Juncker wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
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 99 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 54 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Lavicci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavicci but great work by Jello. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
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.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Jello stalls from top position.#T2#
Jello gets to mount! Lavicci was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (4) Lavicci#T5#
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Jello controls the position.#T6#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
#T7#
Jello 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.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Lavicci is keeping busy.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T8#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Lavicci tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T10#
Jello avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off.
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Lavicci stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello wants to control but Lavicci has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T13#
Lavicci trying to control here.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jello wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Moldy Jello 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 77 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez 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.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scott wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy. #T1#
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott trying to control here.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T3#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T6#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.#T7#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez fails to move to back control. #T8#
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Scott wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T10#
Scott is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 59 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merlin manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T2#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T3#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is taking a breather. Merlin 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.#T5#
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T6#
Wang controlling the action here.
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.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang 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.#T8#
Wang looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T9#
Merlin wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang continues to stall.#T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
More hug and hope from Wang.#T12#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Merlin can't escape the position.
#T13#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wang controlling from mount.
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 72 wins and 32 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in but Rodriquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sparxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Sparxx is now in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Rodriquez'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.
Sparxx passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T5#
Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez continues to stall.#T7#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx 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.
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.#T8#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
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 is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T10#
Sparxx is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez 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 (4) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture. #T14#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 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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