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WPGC 3.0 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Joteel has managed to clinch.
Notturna fails to pull guard.
Notturna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joteel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Notturna is trying to pull guard but Joteel has him pressed against the cage.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strega Notturna.#TD#
Joteel manages to pull guard.
Notturna postures up.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Joteel's guard. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Notturna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joteel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joteel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joteel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joteel (4) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is looking to reverse the position.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joteel's best efforts.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Notturna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Joteel is tapping! Great win for Notturna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Strega Notturna!
Strega Notturna 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lemieux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#T1#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lemieux is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux has his feet on Kersikov's thighs here. He's pushed Kersikov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kersikov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
Our winner, Don Lemieux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 6 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kid shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulik pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Kid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik seems keen to control Kid's posture.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kid trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Kulik pulls Kid in close to prevent any damage.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Kid#T2#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kid working a defensive guard here.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kid tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik controlling the action here.#T3#
Kid is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Kid
Kid trying to remain calm as Kulik controls from the top position.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik 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. #SUB2#
Kid is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Kid controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik 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. #SUB2#
Kid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kulik has picked Kid up and slammed him! Kid can't keep hold of the triangle and Kulik manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Kid
Kid is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kid for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik prevents Kid from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily.
Kid is looking to improve his position.
Kid has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (0) Kid
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kid wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T10#
Kid is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kid is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T11#
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.
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Kid is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T13#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Kid won't allow it.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik continues to stall.#T14#
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (0) Kid
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kid tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 18 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Brown 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Brown
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Brown in close.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Brown
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Brown
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Brown
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (5) Brown
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (5) Brown
Good control from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for the choke.
Brown tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Brown with him. Brown is trying to defend but Ignatowski has an arm under the chin now! Brown grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boesku did well to prevent McDonald getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boesku still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boesku has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
Boesku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boesku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McDonald is not content to let Boesku control the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boesku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boesku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku'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.#T2#
Boesku trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Boesku preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#T3#
Boesku 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.
Boesku pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boesku is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T4#
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boesku throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Boesku's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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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 20 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramirez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Turturro is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T3#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro#T6#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro regains half guard.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T10#
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T11#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
#T14#
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (4) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
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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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 39 wins and 21 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it. #CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Merlin has Wang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Merlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wang tumbling to the mat - Merlin dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang 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: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T1#
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Wang controlling the action here.#T2#
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wang 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.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T5##SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Wang
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #T7#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang tries for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin stops Wang from passing to mount. #T8#
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Merlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (5) Wang
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang moves into full guard.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Merlin 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.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang pushes a forearm under Merlin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Merlin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang 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 35 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov leaves Balkan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan#T1#
Balkan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Balkan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Balkan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Balkan.
Balkan is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kersikov.#T3#
Balkan is trying to break free.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Balkan#T4#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov postures up.
Balkan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (20) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T8#
Balkan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T9#
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (23) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is trying to break free.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Balkan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Kersikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balkan is defending well though. Kersikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control. #T11#
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Balkan doesn't escape.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (23) vs (4) Balkan#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T13#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balkan to get the leverage.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Balkan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 13 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Read tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Read.#TD#
Rodriquez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Read on his heels. He'll look to pass Read's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Read
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Read looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriquez has picked Read up and slammed him! Read can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Read
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Read is looking to reverse the position.
Read looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriquez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Read
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Read is trying desperately to improve position.
Read manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Read is trying to control but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Read
Read can't escape the position.
Read is still trying to improve position.
Read sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Read tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Read has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (0) Read
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Read is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (16) vs (0) Read
Read rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Read rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Read can't escape the position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Read is really stuck here.
Read looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Read tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Read keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez avoiding Read 's attempts to control his hands.
Read tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Read is in bad spot here.
Read trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him. #T6#
Read can't escape the position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Read for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Read's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Read tries to buck him off.
Read tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Read.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Read's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Read turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Read
Rodriquez pulls Read in close to his closed guard and prevents Read from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #T9#
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Read wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Read passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Read is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working. #T10#
Read tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Read trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #T11#
Read preventing the sweep.
Read advances to half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura here.
Read is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it. #T12#
Rodriquez is holding on to half guard well.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Read trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (2) Read
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Rodriquez won't allow Read to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Read wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T14#
Rodriquez prevents Read from improving his position.
Read trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 45 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sparxx manages to circle out of the way.
Jello has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jello changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Jello dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Jello controlling the position.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparxx wants to control but Jello postures up.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jello working away.#T2#
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx is not content to let Jello control the position. #T3#
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Sparxx is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (9) vs (0) Sparxx#T4#
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it. #T6#
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparxx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jello is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sparxx keeping hold of Jello's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (0) Sparxx
Jello wants to take Sparxx's back here but Sparxx is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (18) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Sparxx breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (18) vs (2) Sparxx#T11#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (22) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (25) vs (2) Sparxx
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx is trying to keep Jello in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a triangle here but Jello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (28) vs (2) Sparxx
Jello trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 28 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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