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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 30 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Vice closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Vice
Vice is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is trying to get back to half guard.
Vice is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position. #T1#
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice is trying to improve his position.
Vice stops McDonald from passing to mount.
Vice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but Vice denies him. #T2#
McDonald wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Vice can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working away.#T3#
Vice is looking for a sweep.
Vice prevents McDonald from moving into mount. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald trying to control the action but Vice is working from the bottom.
McDonald taking a break here but Vice is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Vice is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Vice defends it.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB#
McDonald is trying for a kimura here. Vice looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McDonald wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 93 wins and 58 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler tries to sprawl but Merlin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Merlin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Catch Wrestler won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#T2#
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin stalling.
Merlin is looking to pass Catch Wrestler's guard but actually Catch Wrestler recovers to full guard. #T3#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Catch Wrestler up and slammed him! Catch Wrestler can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#T4#
Catch Wrestler seems a little lost for a moment, as Merlin dominates the positioning.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Catch Wrestler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merlin controlling the action here.#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the position.
Merlin controlling the action here. #T6#
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Merlin trying to control the pace. #T7#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Merlin wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin postures up.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stands and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Merlin taking a breather here. #T10#
Catch Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Merlin taking a breather here.
Merlin tries to move to mount but Catch Wrestler blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.
A lull in the action here as Merlin stalls from top position.
Catch Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Merlin trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.#T13#
Merlin just content to control the position.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Catch Wrestler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T14#
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 67 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling Balkan's posture. #T1#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
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.#T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik#T5#
Balkan managing to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is looking to pass Balkan's guard but actually Balkan recovers to full guard.
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. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik staying calm.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Kulik taking a break here but Balkan is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
#T11#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik#T13#
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Balkan trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Balkan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kulik
Balkan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Balkan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. MacGowan sprawls well.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Kersikov is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov 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. #T1#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov mounts MacGowan! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T7#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov working away.#T9#
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov staying calm.#T10#
Kersikov in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T12#
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kersikov controls the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 61 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juncker sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker 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. #T1#
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker
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.
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: Jello (2) vs (4) Juncker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Jello trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Juncker
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to control here.
#T5#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (10) Juncker
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker tries to take Jello's back but instead Jello uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the pace.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello manages to get to full guard.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (10) Juncker
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Juncker is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T11#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello is taking a breather. Juncker 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.#T12#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Jello working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Juncker's thigh. Juncker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker 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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 58 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Rodriquez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci holds of for dear life.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T6#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T7#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controls the position.#T9#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #T10#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.#T12#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez 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 tries to escape the position.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Turturro getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T2#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T5#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T7#
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ramirez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#T14#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.#TD#
Wang 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: Wang (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T1#
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
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.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Wang content just to control the position here. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9##T10#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang continues to stall.#T13#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T14#
Wang controlling from mount.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna 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: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna passes into half guard.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
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.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna controls the position from side control.#T5#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Notturna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
#T7#
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
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.#T10#
Notturna pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Notturna trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T14#
Notturna keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Strega Notturna 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 29 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Scott
Scott controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sparxx's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Scott wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Scott has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (6) Scott
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Scott prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.
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.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Sparxx tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx managing to control the position. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T6#
Scott looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott 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.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T7#
Scott 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.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (6) Scott
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.#T8#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx'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.#T9#
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T10#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott controlling Sparxx's posture. #T12#
Scott keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Scott looking to control.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Scott won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.#T13#
Scott trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott controlling the position for now.#T14#
Sparxx stalling.
Scott won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 2.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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