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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
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 78 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez keeps Lavicci under control for a moment.
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.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriquez is trying to escape and Lavicci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lavicci! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
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 65 wins and 75 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Vice#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vice is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Vice is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vice, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vice, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Vice! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Vice
MacGowan pulls Vice in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan continues to stall.
Vice stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
More hug and hope from MacGowan.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Vice passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Vice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Vice is keeping busy.
Vice trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Vice wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Vice is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Vice has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Vice
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Vice's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Vice stalling.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Vice from advancing to side control.
MacGowan gets full guard.#T8#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is pulling down on Vice's head. It's preventing any offense from Vice, at least for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T9#
Vice preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan trying to control the position here. #SUB#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan controlling the position.#T10#
Vice controlling from the top position.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Vice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling Vice's posture.
Vice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vice postures up.
#T11#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan has control of Vice's left arm, preventing Vice from doing any damage.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Vice has managed to pass into half guard.
Vice prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T12#
Vice is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vice wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T13#
Vice looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Vice's head to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T14#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan seems keen to control Vice's posture.#SUB#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vice 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: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Vice
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vice wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Miami Vice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sykov drives through with a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson 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.#SUB#
Sykov drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Sykov off! Sykov jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T2#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Flenderson
Sykov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (6) vs (5) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Sykov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson tries to escape the position.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykov.
Sykov tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov working for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flenderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sykov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flenderson is defending well though. Sykov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sykov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flenderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sykov looking for the RNC.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov trying to control momentarily.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sykov's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (8) vs (7) Flenderson#T7#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Sykov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (11) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (13) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov wants to take Flenderson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sykov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flenderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Flenderson regains half guard.
Sykov is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (16) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Sykov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Sykov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flenderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykov yanks on the arm and Flenderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
#TD2#
Reed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Reed
Reed is controlling the pace.
McCain controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well. #T1#
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed tries to control McCain's body but McCain pushes him off. Reed squirms to his side and now McCain has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (7) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reed rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
McCain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reed doesn't escape.
Reed tries to break free.
#T2#
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
McCain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain controlling from the back.
Reed can't escape the position.
McCain controls the position.#T3#
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Reed manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain 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 Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Reed
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.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
Reed is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
McCain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Reed has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCain should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reed has tightened it up now! McCain should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Reed!
Our winner, Tommy Reed, 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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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T5#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the 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.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.#T6#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kulik 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.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
Kulik tries to push Lavicci's head away but Lavicci is holding on tight.#T12#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Kulik is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 29 wins and 20 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T2#
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T5#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
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.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lavicci passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci 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 Lavicci is controlling well.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Lavicci wants to control but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Kersikov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T11#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci 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: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (4) vs (13) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci 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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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 74 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.#CL#
Kulik moves into range and clinches up with MacGowan.
Kulik wants a takedown but no success here.
MacGowan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Kulik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. MacGowan can't fight it off and eventually Kulik manages to take the fight to the floor. MacGowan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is trying to hold Kulik in close to prevent damage but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kulik is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan stops Kulik from passing to mount. #T5#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik 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 is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T6#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T7#
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T9#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Kulik 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 can't escape the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) MacGowan
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T12#
MacGowan breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan 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.
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 (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik 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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kulik 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.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Kulik not doing much here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 15 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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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed darts in and clinches Ottke up against the cage.
Reed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reed wants a takedown but no success here.
Reed 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.#TD#
Reed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ottke regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke 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.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position.
Reed stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position. #T2#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling the position.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Reed wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reed trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke 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.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed trying to control the position.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#T7#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed is trying to hold Ottke in close to prevent damage but Ottke has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reed with the active half guard here but Ottke passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Ottke#T8#
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Ottke slows the pace down.
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (5) Ottke#T9#
Reed trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Reed trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Reed prevents Ottke from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
#T11#
Ottke is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling Reed's trapped leg to prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Ottke trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottke is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reed is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ottke as he works his way to full guard.
#T12#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Reed stalling away here and it's allowed Ottke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rolf Ottke 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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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 105 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 61 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lavicci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
I've been told that Lavicci has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (6) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, controlling Jello's posture momentarily.
Jello 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.
Jello wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci regains half guard.#T5#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (12) vs (2) Lavicci
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Jello controlling his opponent. #T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T10#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Jello look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jello is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free. #T13#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci 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: Jello (15) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 96 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 73 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Merlin with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Merlin. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Merlin as MacGowan shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacGowan enables Merlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacGowan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin 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: Merlin (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Merlin controlling the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#T2#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Merlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T5#
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Merlin prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T6#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin controlling from mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
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: Merlin (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin is in trouble now - MacGowan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (5) MacGowan#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Merlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Merlin and MacGowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merlin, who protects the arm well.
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merlin, who protects the arm well.
Merlin is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Merlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merlin is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik 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. #T1#
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Kulik
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T7#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Lavicci holds on to Kulik around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T11#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Lavicci stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 73 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by MacGowan, which made it look bad.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a double leg but MacGowan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Catch Wrestler. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
MacGowan is trying to control but Catch Wrestler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.#T2#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Catch Wrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Catch Wrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (9) Catch Wrestler#T5#
Catch Wrestler passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (9) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Catch Wrestler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catch Wrestler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
MacGowan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Catch Wrestler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan 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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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 88 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov 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.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T2#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T5#
Lavicci looking to take Kersikov's back but Kersikov rolls and after a scramble, Kersikov ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Kersikov to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T7#
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.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov 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. #T9#
Kersikov'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.
Lavicci 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: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T10#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T12#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position. #T13#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T14#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 72 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T2#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #T4#
MacGowan controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T6#
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriquez working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriquez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T12#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez controls the action.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T14#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez 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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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ieyasu pushes Flenderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Flenderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ieyasu smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Flenderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ieyasu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flenderson is in Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Flenderson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ieyasu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (5) Flenderson
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.
Flenderson wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu wants to control but Flenderson postures up.
Ieyasu prevents Flenderson from moving into mount. #T3#
Ieyasu tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position.
Ieyasu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (5) Flenderson
Ieyasu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
#SUB#
Flenderson showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the RNC.
Ieyasu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4##SUB#
Ieyasu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flenderson trying to control the position but Ieyasu manages to sink in the hooks.
Flenderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ieyasu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ieyasu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ieyasu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ieyasu trying to control.#T5##SUB#
Ieyasu looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ieyasu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flenderson holding on to Ieyasu's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ieyasu gets his way!
#SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Ieyasu is trying to stick to Flenderson's back but Flenderson is turning into Ieyasu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ieyasu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flenderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (7) Flenderson
Ieyasu being controlled here, momentarily.
Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson 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. #T7#
Ieyasu controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Ieyasu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ieyasu has an active guard here but Flenderson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard but Flenderson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (10) Flenderson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ieyasu is looking to reverse the position.
Ieyasu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Flenderson seems content to control.
Flenderson prevents Ieyasu from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Ieyasu is not content to let Flenderson control the position.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ieyasu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flenderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu 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.#T11#
Ieyasu working a defensive guard here.
Flenderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard.
Ieyasu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Flenderson is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Ieyasu wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ieyasu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (10) Flenderson
Ieyasu trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ieyasu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flenderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ieyasu has Flenderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (12) Flenderson#T14#
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ieyasu 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.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but Flenderson defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Marden pushes him off.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Marden scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden'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.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Marden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Marden controlling the action here.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed is trying to keep Marden in close.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marden is now in half guard.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
#T4#
Reed tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Marden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T6#
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Reed trying to control from Marden's half guard. Marden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Marden up and slammed him! Marden can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (2) vs (5) Reed
Marden is not content to let Reed control the position.
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reed is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (2) vs (7) Reed#T8#
Reed wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Reed
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Marden wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Reed controlling Marden's posture.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #T10#
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (11) Reed
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik 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: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci 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 (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 70 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jello sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Jello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello controlling from the top position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T2#
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
MacGowan tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan is letting Jello control him for a moment. #T7#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacGowan trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Jello
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Jello#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Jello
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T11#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Let's hope that Jello 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.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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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