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Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


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 100 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Turturro
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Jello postures up.
Turturro looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jello controlling the action here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jello stalling.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turturro has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Turturro is holding on tight.
Jello prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Jello passes into side control, despite Turturro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Turturro
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Turturro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Turturro wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Turturro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Turturro
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.#T12#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Jello pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Jello has moved into half guard.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs


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 11 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Catch Wrestler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Catch Wrestler, at least for the moment.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Kersikov seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T5#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Kersikov seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to control. #T10#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Catch Wrestler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Catch Wrestler prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T12#
Kersikov wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.#T14#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catch Wrestler's guard.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Catch Wrestler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Roman Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





200 cm
39 yrs
195 lbs



207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 39 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 65 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Balkan tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Balkan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well. #SUB2#
Balkan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kulik defend it? Balkan steps over the head and cranks it - Kulik is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Balkan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
A victorious Boris Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 84 wins and 55 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T1#
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Nelson passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
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. #T5#
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. #SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov postures up.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson looking to control. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position. #T8#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Nelson rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
I would not like to be Nelson right now. #T10#
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Nelson looks to control.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson is really stuck here. #T11##SUB#
Nelson is trying to roll into a better position but Kersikov has get a rear naked choke and Nelson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


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 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 66 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by MacGowan.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald 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.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T5#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T8#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T11#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald 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.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: MILF 38     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Kekoa.
Kekoa thuds his right hand into Acosta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kekoa, as that shot connected.
Kekoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acosta throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kekoa clinches.
A short right from Kekoa on the inside.
Kekoa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
Kekoa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Acosta up against the cage.
Kekoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta has had enough of the clinch but Kekoa keeps him there for the moment.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kekoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kekoa fails to land.
Acosta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kekoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Kekoa slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acosta. #CUT2#It looks like Kainalu Kekoa has been cut.
Acosta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kekoa fails to land.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta gets through Kekoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Acosta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards.
Kekoa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kekoa gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kekoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekoa controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Kekoa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kekoa blocking some punches.
Kekoa keeps control of Acosta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kekoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kekoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kekoa working aggressively here.
Kekoa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kekoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta misses with the head strike.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa is stalling here.
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Kekoa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.
Kekoa lands with a light punch inside.
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Kekoa blocks an uppercut.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.
Kekoa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Acosta tries a body shot but Kekoa blocks it.
Kekoa stalling in the clinch.
Kekoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acosta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Kekoa clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Kekoa.
A short uppercut from Acosta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekoa lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kekoa on the inside.
Kekoa lands with a right to the head.
Acosta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kekoa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kekoa prevents a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Kekoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kekoa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
Acosta lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa is pushing Acosta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kainalu Kekoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kainalu Kekoa's cut.
That's time! Kekoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Acosta lands a head shot.#CL#
Kekoa darts in and clinches Acosta up against the cage.
Kekoa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kekoa is pushing Acosta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Acosta.
Kekoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Kekoa. #T1#
Kekoa stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kainalu Kekoa.
Kekoa cracks Acosta with a good jab.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Kekoa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Acosta manages to circle out of the way.
Acosta throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Elliott Acosta has been cut.
Kainalu Kekoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Acosta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kekoa has time to react.
Acosta loads up on a big right hand but Kekoa slips the punch.#CL#
Kekoa clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kekoa as Acosta tries to tie him up.
Kekoa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kekoa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kekoa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kekoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acosta can do to turn this around?#T2#
Acosta has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Acosta.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekoa scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Kekoa to work.
Kekoa working aggressively here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kekoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kekoa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kainalu Kekoa.
Acosta throws a right and a left that Kekoa avoids nicely.
Kekoa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Acosta.
Kekoa lands with a right hand.
Kekoa slips a jab from Acosta.
Kekoa lands with a right hand. #T3#
Kekoa throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Kekoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kekoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kekoa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kekoa is keeping busy.
Kekoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kekoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kekoa is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
Acosta blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kekoa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kekoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kekoa blocks an uppercut.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Kekoa avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Kekoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Acosta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kekoa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kekoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Kekoa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kekoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kainalu Kekoa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kekoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elliott Acosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acosta loads up on a big right hand but Kekoa slips the punch.
Acosta throws a right hand that Kekoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kekoa also avoids with ease.
Acosta throws an off balance right hand
and Kekoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Acosta.
Kekoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Acosta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekoa moves away.#CL#
Kekoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Kekoa.
Kekoa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Acosta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kekoa gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekoa gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Acosta lands a nice uppercut.
Kekoa lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kekoa blocks a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta scores with a shot to the side of Kekoa's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kekoa.
Acosta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kekoa lands with a left to the head.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Acosta lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kekoa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Acosta working aggressively here.
Kekoa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kekoa.
Come on Kekoa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kekoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kekoa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Acosta.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta.
Kekoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kekoa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kekoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kekoa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kekoa.
Kainalu Kekoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kekoa wants to clinch.
Acosta throws an overhand right that lands on Kekoa's shoulder, as Kekoa tries to avoid the shot.
Acosta throws a hook but Kekoa blocks it.
Acosta throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Kekoa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kekoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Acosta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kekoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Acosta is trying to stall. #BC2#
Acosta breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kekoa defending well as Acosta loads up on a big left hand.
Kekoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kekoa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Acosta.
Decent striking displayed by Kekoa there.#CL#
Kekoa has managed to clinch.
Acosta looking to stall. #BC2#
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kekoa lands with a hook. Acosta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kekoa scores with a jab.#CL#
Kekoa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Acosta.
Kekoa lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kainalu Kekoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekoa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kainalu Kekoa!

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





200 cm
39 yrs
195 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 38 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulik circles away.#TD#
Kulik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position for now.
Kulik trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Turturro#T1#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik fails to advance to Turturro's back. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T5#
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.#T6#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (8) vs (7) Turturro#T8#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Turturro fails to advance to Kulik's back. #T10#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Kulik stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Turturro working for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is in no mood to give up.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T12#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard. #T13#
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kulik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kulik shrugs it off.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T14#
Turturro takes Kulik's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
Kulik is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kulik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!

And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 54 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Catch Wrestler is in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard. #T9#
Kersikov keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Catch Wrestler's attempts to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here. #T12#
Catch Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler can't control as he wanted to and Kersikov manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T13#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep but Catch Wrestler has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here. #T14##SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Catch Wrestler controls the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Catch Wrestler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (2) Kersikov

And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs



180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 64 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balkan quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Balkan is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is really stuck here. #T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Balkan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
Balkan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.#T4#
Balkan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #SUB#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T10#
Balkan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Balkan trying to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Balkan just holding on.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14#
Balkan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Balkan continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Roman Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Ignatowski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T5#
McDonald postures up.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Ignatowski controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
McDonald slows the pace down.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T10#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T12#
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McDonald has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 65 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Nelson stalling.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nelson is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
Nelson is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T6#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up. #T7##SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nelson is tightening it up a little... MacGowan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacGowan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacGowan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stoned Nelson!
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 98 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice double leg into side control. Catch Wrestler won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Catch Wrestler is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello 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. #SUB#
Jello working for a choke but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free. #T4#
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Catch Wrestler breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (6) Catch Wrestler#T5##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler trying to control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Jello is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler controlling his opponent. #T6#
Catch Wrestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jello to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Catch Wrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Catch Wrestler.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T9#
Jello controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Jello.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jello is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T13#
Jello is not going to allow Catch Wrestler to sit and survive in this position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T14#
Jello has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
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.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs


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 83 wins and 53 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 63 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Balkan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Balkan's arms. #SUB2#
Balkan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Balkan let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB2#
Balkan looking for the choke from the back.
Balkan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Balkan trying to control.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Balkan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov is keeping busy. #T5#
Balkan controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Balkan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov manages to buck him off and is now in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Balkan 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.#T8##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan looking to control. #T9#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T10#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Balkan#T12#
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kersikov is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro 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.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro#T1#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro 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.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is letting Turturro control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski trying to control here. #T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T7#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Ignatowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving position.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 20 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Nelson.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nelson trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Kersikov is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov postures up. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T7#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson moves into full guard. #T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Nelson breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Nelson#T10#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Nelson not doing much here.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, 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.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


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 28 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 64 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
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 tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald is cranking MacGowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MacGowan! He's tightened the choke and MacGowan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs



170 cm
45 yrs
162 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 62 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Balkan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Merlin
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin is trying to keep Balkan in close. #T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Merlin 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.
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T5#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling Balkan's posture.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Merlin#T7##SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (2) Merlin#T8#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (2) Merlin#T9#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T10#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Merlin
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (7) Merlin
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (7) vs (9) Merlin

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


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 66 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDonald has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ignatowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDonald taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ignatowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


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 97 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 74 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jello circles away.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Jello.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Turturro#T1#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Jello is trying to work for a sweep but Turturro has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (6) Turturro
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to take Jello's back but instead Jello gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T3#
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Turturro is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Turturro prevents Jello from improving his position.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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.
Jello controlling Turturro's posture. #SUB#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jello's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Turturro 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 (4) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (6) Turturro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T8#
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T9#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T10#
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (6) Turturro
Jello controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Turturro prevents Jello from taking his back.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T13##SUB#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Jello controls the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening. #T14#
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
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.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 20 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
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.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture. #T1#
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Catch Wrestler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kersikov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Catch Wrestler#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Kersikov frees himself and scrambles - Catch Wrestler manages to regain control in side control.
Catch Wrestler working away.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Catch Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Catch Wrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T5#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Catch Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T6#
Catch Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Catch Wrestler#T8#
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov pushes down on Catch Wrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is thwarting Catch Wrestler's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catch Wrestler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Catch Wrestler#T10#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T13#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (12) Catch Wrestler
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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #T14#
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Catch Wrestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 63 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are 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) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson trying to control here. #SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Nelson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson managing to control the position.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nelson
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan moves into full guard. #T8#
Nelson postures up.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions. #T9#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well. #T10#
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Nelson
MacGowan wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
Nelson controlling from the back.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T12#
MacGowan tries to control the position but Nelson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Nelson
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.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now. #T13#
Nelson avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening. #T14#
Nelson is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Nelson
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Nelson

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Stoned Nelson 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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