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WPGC 1.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sikreth Zakuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zakuma darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the ropes.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zakuma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zakuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kersikov is trying to trip Zakuma. He has hold of a leg but Zakuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zakuma (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Zakuma wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zakuma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Zakuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zakuma is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakuma wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakuma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Zakuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakuma is holding on for now.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Zakuma gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Zakuma keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Zakuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T3#
Zakuma is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Zakuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Zakuma is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Zakuma is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Zakuma is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T4#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Zakuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Kersikov is staying tight to Zakuma's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zakuma is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Zakuma is working away.
You can see the frustration on Zakuma's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Zakuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zakuma is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Zakuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakuma is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Zakuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zakuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Zakuma 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.
Zakuma looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Zakuma trying to control from the bottom.
Zakuma is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Zakuma is defending well.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Zakuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zakuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Zakuma wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Zakuma is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Zakuma tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Zakuma wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Zakuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Zakuma regains half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Zakuma's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Zakuma is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Zakuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakuma is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakuma keeps working.
Kersikov prevents Zakuma from improving his position.#T11#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (14) Kersikov
Zakuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zakuma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zakuma (0) vs (16) Kersikov
Zakuma tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T12#
Kersikov tries to control but Zakuma wriggling away.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Zakuma is squirming around nicely.
Zakuma tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Zakuma is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Zakuma is trying to escape the mount.
Zakuma is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Zakuma gets back to half guard.
Zakuma is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zakuma is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zakuma (0) vs (19) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakuma looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zakuma (0) vs (21) Kersikov
Zakuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Volodymyr 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hartwell sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hartwell! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T1#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hartwell tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Hartwell
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Hartwell buck him off.
Hartwell can't escape the position.
Kersikov controlling from the back.#T3##SUB#
Hartwell fending off the submission attempt from Kersikov.
Hartwell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hartwell tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Hartwell is trying to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hartwell tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hartwell.
Hartwell is trying to break free.
Hartwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
I really don't envy Hartwell right now.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Hartwell tries to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the position.#T6#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Kersikov controls the action.
Hartwell tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Hartwell right now.
#T7#
Hartwell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Hartwell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hartwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Hartwell
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Hartwell is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartwell avoid being mounted?
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Hartwell
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Hartwell is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (18) vs (2) Hartwell
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Hartwell rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Kersikov not allowing Hartwell to control his hands.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T11#
Hartwell rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hartwell tries to buck him off.
Hartwell trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Hartwell tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Hartwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hartwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Hartwell trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Hartwell wants to escape the position.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Hartwell trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him. #T14#
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hartwell is really stuck here.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hartwell doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Nykolai Kersikov 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignatowski's waist but Ignatowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
As Brown tries to get set, Ignatowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the ropes by Ignatowski. Ignatowski maintains the clinch.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Brown passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Ignatowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Ignatowski looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T2#
Brown trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Brown trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ignatowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Ignatowski up and slammed him! Ignatowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Brown
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski stops Brown from passing to mount.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T6#
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T7#
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #T9##SUB#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (3) Brown
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (3) Brown#T13#
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (3) Brown#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski working away.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Turturro has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Savkov has picked Turturro up - he's going for a ride! Savkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Savkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Savkov's guard. A big mistake from Savkov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Turturro
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Turturro passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Turturro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (8) Turturro
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savkov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savkov and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T6#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turturro but great work by Savkov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (9) vs (8) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Savkov working away.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (9) vs (10) Turturro
Savkov is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Savkov won't allow Turturro to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savkov is not content to let Turturro control the position.#T10##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Turturro 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.
Savkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
#T11##SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Turturro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Savkov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Read rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the ropes.
Read tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kersikov pulls guard successfully.
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Read
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov passes Read's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Read is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Read
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Read is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Read's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Read is working away. #T2#
Read prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Read's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Read can't do much from the bottom here.
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Read is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read struggling a bit here.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Read is working away.
Read being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov controls the position.
Read is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Kersikov controls the position.
Read is looking to reverse the position.
Read is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Read
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov wants to control but Read is having none of it.
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Read is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Read#T6#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Read.
Read keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Read manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Read is looking to improve his position.
Read wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Read is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Read manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Read had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Read wants to sweep but no luck.
Read can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Read working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
#T9#
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Read controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10##SUB2#
Read is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Read
Kersikov has control of an arm but Read manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (10) vs (8) Read#SUB2#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Read. #SUB2#
Read is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Read let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Read looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kersikov is controlling Read 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Read#T11##SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (8) Read
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (8) Read
Read reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Read rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (8) Read
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Read tries to break free.
#T12#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Read tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Read manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Read.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (20) vs (10) Read
Kersikov pulls Read in to control the position.
Read trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (10) Read
Read wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Read tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Read gets full guard.
Read trying to control the position.
Read looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #T14#
Read is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 22 to 10.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kid stops a takedown attempt from Jello.
#TD#
Jello pulls guard successfully.
Jello pulls Kid in close to his closed guard and prevents Kid from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Kid#T1#
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello looking for a sweep but Kid has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (5) Kid
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB2#
Kid is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (5) Kid
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid controlling the position.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kid wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello postures up.
Kid being controlled here, momentarily.
Kid wants to control but Jello passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Kid wants to get back to full guard but Jello has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (5) Kid
You can see the frustration on Kid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.#T5#
Jello controlling the position.
Kid looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (5) Kid
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kid to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (5) Kid
Good control from Jello.
Kid rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6#
Kid wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Kid rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kid trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Good control from Jello.#T7#
I really don't envy Kid right now.
Good control from Jello.
Jello keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Kid is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.#T8#
Kid trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Kid tries to escape the position.
Good control from Jello.
Jello gets his hands free as Kid looks to control. #T9#
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kid wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Kid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (7) Kid
Jello controlling the position.
Kid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Kid wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Jello wants to control but Kid passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kid.
Kid is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it. #T11#
Kid is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Kid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (10) Kid#T12#
Kid wants to control but Jello has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jello trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
#SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jello defends it well.
Jello trying to control here.
#T13#
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello manages to get to full guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kid is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kid gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kid wins on points by 11 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Disco Kid started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Balkan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Petersen lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Petersen
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balkan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. #T2#
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Balkan wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Balkan controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balkan is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Petersen#T5#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Petersen#T6#
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
Balkan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Balkan tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Petersen is trying to control but Balkan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Balkan wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape. #T9#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape. #T10#
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape. #T11#
Balkan wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Balkan prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Balkan controlling the position well.
Balkan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balkan looking to control.
Petersen 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.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T14#
Balkan has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is controlling Petersen's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen postures up.
Balkan pulls Petersen in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Conald Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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