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WP 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miami Vice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vice avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Vice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vice tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Catch Wrestler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vice (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace. #T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Vice has his hands clasped together around Catch Wrestler's back. He's all about the action.
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Catch Wrestler 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Vice is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working.
Catch Wrestler stalling. #T4#
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Vice defends it.
Vice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Vice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vice is holding on for now. #T6#
Catch Wrestler passes into side control, despite Vice's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vice (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Vice struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Vice is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vice gets back to half guard.#T9#
Vice manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom. #T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vice is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Vice seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Vice looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Catch Wrestler stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Vice trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Vice keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T13#
Vice controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Vice pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Vice is keeping the position.
Vice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.#T14#
Vice looking to control.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Vice to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vice (2) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 5 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 94 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 69 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Balkan has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Balkan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin postures up.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T4#
Balkan is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Balkan#T6#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan can't escape the position.
#T7#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan gets full guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position. #T11#
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T12#
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T13#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T14#
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin working away.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Balkan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Kulik controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kulik as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan 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: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik'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.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.#T10#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan 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: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik 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 103 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Jello stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Jello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Nelson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Jello wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it. #T3#
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nelson is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Jello's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jello. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Nelson#T4#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to take his opponent's back but Jello turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (7) Nelson
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Jello controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nelson tries to break free.
#T8#
Jello is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (9) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jello is now in half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Jello prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T10#
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Nelson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (9) Nelson#T11#
Nelson just looking to survive in the bad position.
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Jello controls the action.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Jello controls the action.#T14#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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 74 wins and 37 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Turturro dominates the positioning.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Rodriquez 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 just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez regains half guard.#T1#
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to advance position but Rodriquez counters by regaining guard.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Turturro 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.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T4#
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Rodriquez trying to control but Turturro postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away. #T8#
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Turturro is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T11#
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Rodriquez denies him.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Turturro tries to move to full mount but Rodriquez actually manages to regain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T13#
Turturro is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it. #T14#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ignatowski continues to stall.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away. #T3#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski controls the action.#T4#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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 trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
Ignatowski'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.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T10#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald 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.#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 81 wins and 51 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juncker defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Juncker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
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.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Ramirez is not content to let Juncker control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker slows the pace down. #T3#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Juncker tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Juncker happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to advance position but instead Ramirez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T10#
Juncker is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
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.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up. #T13#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lavicci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Kersikov to control the position.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov 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 escape the mount.
#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a choke. Lavicci gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lavicci manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Lavicci
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 64 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 30 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Scott
Wang tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (0) vs (6) Scott
Wang is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott content just to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (9) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang 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: Wang (2) vs (9) Scott
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?
Wang 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.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (11) Scott
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scott won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Wang is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T8#
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (14) Scott
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Scott controlling the position.
Wang tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Scott controlling the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Scott working away.#T11#
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang keeping his opponent close.
Wang is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Scott controls the position.
Wang prevents Scott from improving position. #T12#
Scott staying calm.
Wang is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T14#
Scott trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Tyron Scott, 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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 56 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sparxx scores with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Notturna has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Notturna is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Notturna wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Notturna there! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Notturna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T5#
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T6#
Notturna wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take Notturna's back here but Notturna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sparxx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off. #T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Notturna tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T9#
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Notturna's back but Notturna is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparxx seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T10#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Notturna trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (12) Sparxx
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Notturna trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Sparxx has his arm under Notturna's chin here. Game over son! Sparxx squeezes tightly and Notturna is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx 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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