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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov slips a jab from Daddy.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##TD2#
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Daddy's left arm, preventing Daddy from doing any damage.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Daddy slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daddy under the eye.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daddy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Daddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Daddy is defending the position.
Kersikov throws a strike but Daddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T5#
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Daddy, at least for the moment.
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Daddy being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Daddy working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!#REVB#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T9#
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Daddy has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Daddy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.#T1#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!#REVB#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.#T3##TD2#
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Daddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kersikov is pressing down on Daddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
#T5##TD#
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.#T6#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Daddy moves into full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T7#
Daddy is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov seems keen to control Daddy's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T9##TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daddy is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Daddy ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Daddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
A jab from Daddy misses.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Daddy is quick to defend against it.
Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.#T2#
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy misses with a takedown
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy misses with a shot to the body
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Daddy.
Daddy lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daddy sprawls and moves away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Daddy throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daddy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot. #T6#
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy misses the jab.#T7#
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Daddy throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target. #TD2#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T8#
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head to control his posture.
Daddy distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daddy pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nykolai Kersikov.
I think Daddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy!
Big Daddy gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Sparxx as Kersikov shoots in.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Kersikov
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?
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx 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. #T2#
Kersikov seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T4#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T6#
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T9#
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sparxx off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Kersikov tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T14#
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Scott pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#T1#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Ignatowski
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Scott (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Good control from Ignatowski.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Scott somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T7#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T9#
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but Scott doesn't allow it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Scott's back. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Scott manages to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 61 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang looking for a takedown.
Wang is looking for a takedown.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.#CL#
Wang pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T3#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it. #T6#
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T9#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang controlling the position.#T10#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T13#
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang 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!
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Kulik
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T7#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Lavicci holds on to Kulik around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T11#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Lavicci stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 81 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
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.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T1#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Turturro controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Turturro
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T7#
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Rodriquez stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
#T12##SUB2#
Rodriquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriquez has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Rodriquez pushing down on Turturro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is holding on to half guard well.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 65 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jello defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Jello into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Jello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is trying to keep Jello in close.
McDonald seems keen to control Jello's posture.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #T1#
McDonald trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) McDonald
Jello controlling from the full mount.
McDonald wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T2#
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) McDonald
Jello keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Jello controls the position.#T3#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello controlling from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
Jello controls the action.#T5#
Jello is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
McDonald tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
#T6#
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Jello not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jello has locked on a rear naked choke here! McDonald is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 58 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Oh forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Oh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Oh is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Oh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Oh manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Oh
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard. #T1#
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Oh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #T2#
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kersikov wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Oh
Oh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Oh can't escape the position.
Oh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oh is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Kersikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Oh is controlling his hands well.
Oh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Oh buck him off.
Oh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Oh keeping control of the position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T8#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oh for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Oh#T10#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh prevents Kersikov from taking his back.#T11#
Oh is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12##T13#
Oh has given up his back here. Will Kersikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Oh
You can see the frustration on Oh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
#T14#
Oh wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oh is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a counter high kick but Rivers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.#T1#
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
Chai cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Rivers is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Chai moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
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!
Rivers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Chai lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chai blocks a jab.
Rivers slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai slips under a jab from Rivers.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. #T3#
Rivers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rivers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers takes one to the chin there.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Chai with a jab.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Chai.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers feints a counter leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai catches Rivers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#T3#
Chai clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Rivers catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.#KD2#
Rivers sends Chai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Chai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savaje Bebe Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temidare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Temidare slaps the foot to one side.
Temidare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temidare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Temidare misses
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Temidare moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temidare misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Temidare is breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Temidare crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T1#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Turturro 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: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (9) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T13#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (9) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (9) vs (19) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 9.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T2#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T5#
Lavicci looking to take Kersikov's back but Kersikov rolls and after a scramble, Kersikov ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Kersikov to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T7#
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T10#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T12#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position. #T13#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T14#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 64 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald#T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half 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.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kulik manages to buck him off and is now in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik controlling the position. #T6#
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (15) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T7#
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Kulik is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T9#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T10#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controls the position.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Kulik 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.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T14#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 38 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 72 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T2#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #T4#
MacGowan controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T6#
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriquez working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriquez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T12#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez controls the action.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T14#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Nelson
Merlin wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson prevents Merlin from improving position.
Nelson being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Merlin'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 gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.#T2#
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Well, if Merlin 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.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T5#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Nelson has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage. #T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merlin is now in half guard.
Merlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T10#
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Merlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Merlin is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Aprile looks to land a combination. Van Kerckhoven sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aprile throws a lazy uppercut
and Aprile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aprile moves out of range as Van Kerckhoven strikes.
Aprile misses with the combination.
Van Kerckhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aprile. That did some damage!
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Van Kerckhoven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Aprile connects with a looping right hand.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a leg kick.
Aprile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aprile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aprile staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Aprile.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Van Kerckhoven responds with a good body kick, but Aprile manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Aprile slips a jab and a cross from Van Kerckhoven.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab from Aprile.
Aprile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aprile connects with a right hand. Van Kerckhoven shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Aprile misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kerckhoven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aprile connects with a jab.#T3#
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Van Kerckhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aprile throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
Aprile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven slips a straight right by Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Aprile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kerckhoven dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Richie Aprile has been cut.
Aprile throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Kerckhoven counter with a right hand. #T4#
Aprile misses with a wild combination.
Aprile throws a body punch but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Aprile throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
Van Kerckhoven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kerckhoven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile throws a good cross that connects.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Van Kerckhoven.
Aprile throws the left hand but Van Kerckhoven avoids the punch easily.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aprile sprawling to the canvas! Aprile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Kerckhoven finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richie Aprile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richie Aprile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aprile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Kerckhoven in his tracks.
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven lands a big right hand that sends Aprile crashing to the mat! Van Kerckhoven stays standing though and waves Aprile back to his feet!
Aprile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aprile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Kerckhoven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aprile.
Aprile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Aprile.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven sends Aprile crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Kerckhoven is motioning to the referee to let Aprile up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aprile lands a really nice looking cross but Van Kerckhoven seems unphased.
#T1#
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kerckhoven is just out of range.
Van Kerckhoven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Van Kerckhoven finds it's way through Aprile's defenses.
Aprile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Kerckhoven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Kerckhoven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kerckhoven is just out of range.#T2#
Aprile scores with a nice head shot.
Richie Aprile is winning the standup battle so far.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Van Kerckhoven slips the punch.
Van Kerckhoven lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aprile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Kerckhoven momentarily.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Kerckhoven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.#T3#
Aprile tests Van Kerckhoven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aprile moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aprile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aprile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aprile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Kerckhoven! But no joy.
Aprile throws a jab when Van Kerckhoven was well out of range.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Van Kerckhoven slips a jab and a cross from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws a shot from downtown. Aprile moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Aprile connects with a body shot that sends Van Kerckhoven's belly button to the back.
Aprile lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Kerckhoven takes one to the chin there.
Van Kerckhoven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aprile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Kerckhoven. Aprile shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aprile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Aprile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Aprile's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aprile misses with a wild body shot.
Aprile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Kerckhoven can do to turn this around?
Aprile slips under a jab from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aprile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Kerckhoven to counter with a crisp jab.
Aprile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Kerckhoven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aprile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kerckhoven unleashes a big counter combination but Aprile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Aprile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Aprile misses with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a hook
and Aprile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Kerckhoven throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Aprile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Van Kerckhoven slips the punch.
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Aprile misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Van Kerckhoven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven drops Aprile with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aprile looks back up at him and smiles so Van Kerckhoven waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Aprile is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aprile throws a combination that misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a huge right that knocks Aprile out cold! Van Kerckhoven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
A very excited looking Patrick Van Kerckhoven made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 61 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Notturna is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Notturna circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Notturna dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Notturna is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna gets full guard.#T3#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna managing to control the position.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Notturna's guard.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Notturna! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T6#
Kersikov tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (10) Kersikov#T7#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (13) Kersikov#T9#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov takes Notturna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Notturna is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (16) Kersikov#T11#
Notturna wants to escape the position.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Notturna trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Notturna is staying busy.#T12#
Notturna trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov not doing much here.
#T14#
Notturna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 60 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Wang won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang continues to stall.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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. #T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T14#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 4 to 0.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Jello
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Jello is not content to let Juncker control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Jello
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Jello is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker controlling his opponent. #T6#
Juncker'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.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Jello's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T8#
Jello can't escape the position.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Jello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Jello
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Jello
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker holds on to Jello's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jello taking a breather here. #T13#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Van Soest lands a body shot.
Van Soest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crap manages to avoid it.
Van Soest throws a series of punches but Crap avoids them all with ease.
Crap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Van Soest misses.
Van Soest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crap on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crap moves away.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Soest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Soest just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Crap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Soest throws out the jab.
Van Soest scores with a jab to the body.
Van Soest just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Soest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Soest misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Van Soest looking to score a takedown here. Crap is defending well but Van Soest drives through and ends up in Crap's guard.
Crap is striking off his back. Van Soest thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap is staying active underneath Van Soest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Van Soest landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Soest prevents Crap from improving his position.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Soest takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Crap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Soest is working Crap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crap has momentary wrist control but Van Soest slips an elbow through the middle.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Soest scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Van Soest any problems.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Crap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Van Soest sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Soest misses with a body shot.
Van Soest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crap with the counter takedown but Van Soest avoids it easily.
Van Soest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crap.
Crap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Soest. Crap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Soest defends it well.
Crap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Van Soest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crap did well to prevent Van Soest getting side control.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap is looking for a sweep. Van Soest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Soest blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Soest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Soest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Van Soest content to control rather than advance.
Van Soest trying to control the action but Crap is working from the bottom.
Crap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest 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.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest lands a really nice looking cross but Crap seems unphased.
Van Soest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crap can do to turn this around?
A big right from Van Soest misses.
Crap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Soest looks to land a right hand but Crap moved out of range.#T3#
Van Soest misses with a hook. Crap ducked under it nicely.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Soest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crap has time to react.
Van Soest looks to score with a jab to the body but Crap is just out of range.
Van Soest cracks Crap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Soest throws a body shot but no joy.
Crap feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Soest throws a shot from downtown. Crap moves away and avoids it.
Crap feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Van Soest clobbers Crap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Soest.
Van Soest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Van Soest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Soest scores with a nice right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Soest.
Crap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Soest defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Soest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crap was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Soest.#TD#
Van Soest looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crap!
Crap is trying to get back to half guard.
Crap tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Crap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Soest lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kelly Van Soest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crap taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crap is looking to reverse the position.
Van Soest in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crap throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Crap striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Crap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Soest scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Soest is chipping away with strikes.
Crap tries to improve position but can't.
Van Soest trying to control the action but Crap is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Van Soest trying to control the position but Crap is working away.
Van Soest is really struggling to control Crap but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Van Soest works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap is pressing down on Van Soest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Soest is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Van Soest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crap looking for a sweep. Not yet Crap, not yet.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Van Soest any problems.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Soest's guard. #REVB#
Van Soest is trying to control the position but Crap postures up. #T3#
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap throws a big elbow that misses.
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap preventing the sweep.
Crap postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Crap postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Soest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crap is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Soest has wrist control.
Crap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Soest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is keeping the position.
Van Soest is adopting a defensive guard.
Crap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crap throws a strike but Van Soest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Soest is in close to Crap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crap 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.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest lands a couple of digs.
Van Soest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crap wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Soest has passed into side control.
Crap throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Van Soest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Soest 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
Kelly Van Soest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lavicci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Kersikov to control the position.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a choke. Lavicci gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lavicci manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Lavicci
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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