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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 23 wins and 28 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joteel tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joteel to the ground. Joteel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Joteel has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
#TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joteel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown controlling well, preventing Joteel from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joteel trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Brown working for the choke.
Joteel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.#T1##SUB#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #SUB#
Joteel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Joteel is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape. #T2##SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Joteel is keeping him at bay.
Joteel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joteel defends it well.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is thwarting Joteel's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Joteel defends it.
Joteel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Joteel, not yet.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4##SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #T5#
Brown prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joteel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Joteel trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Joteel, not yet. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Joteel's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T7#
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Joteel working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Joteel tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Brown prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (2) Joteel#T10#
Joteel can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Joteel is in no mood to give up.
Brown trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #SUB#
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joteel is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy. #T11#
Joteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joteel's guard.
Joteel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown passes Joteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joteel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joteel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T13#
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Joteel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Joteel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Joteel turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (4) Joteel#T14#
Brown 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (4) Joteel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown preventing the sweep.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Jab Brown 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Notturna's coaches at Average Judas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Notturna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Notturna is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Notturna to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kersikov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Notturna looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to take Notturna's back here but Notturna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov controlling from mount. #T6#
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it. #T7##SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Notturna gets full guard.#SUB#
Notturna 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.#T8##SUB#
Notturna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (18) Kersikov#T9#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Notturna is breathing heavily.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (18) Kersikov
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Notturna postures up.
Notturna is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (22) Kersikov
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Well,Notturna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (4) vs (25) Kersikov
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Notturna.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
#T13#
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna with the active half guard here but Kersikov passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (28) Kersikov
Notturna tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Notturna is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Notturna gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 28 to 4.
Volodymyr Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 21 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
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.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
McDonald is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving position. #T7#
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T8#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (11) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T9#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski controls the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Ignatowski taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T13#
Ignatowski is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McDonald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ignatowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 41 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boesku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku is controlling the pace.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku trying to control the pace.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is controlling Boesku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kulik is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku not doing much here.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Boesku being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Boesku stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Boesku postures up.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Boesku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T6#
Boesku tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik is letting Boesku control him for a moment.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Boesku working away.
Kulik regains half guard.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Boesku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku is controlling the pace.
Kulik keeping control of the position.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9#
Kulik is holding on to half guard well.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Boesku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Well, if Boesku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Boesku from advancing position. #T11##SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Boesku prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (5) vs (4) Kulik#T12#
Boesku trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesku.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boesku trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Kulik is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T14#
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik controls the action.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Roman Boesku 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 41 wins and 22 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Read fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merlin sprawls well initially but Read persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Read
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.
Merlin is controlling Read's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read controlling the action here.
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.
Merlin tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Read is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Read.
Read trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Read sits in half guard.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Read is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Read passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Read#SUB2#
Read goes for an armbar but Merlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Read#T2#
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Read wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.#SUB2#
Read working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Read trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (5) Read
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Read to get half guard.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Read is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Read is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Read works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Read wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read trying to control the position.
Read tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #T7#
Read is adopting a defensive guard.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (7) Read
Merlin is pulling down on Read's head. It's preventing any offense from Read, at least for the moment.
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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Read wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (7) Read
Read wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Read is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Read moves into full guard.
#T10#
Read is controlling Merlin's posture.
Read being controlled here, momentarily.
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
Read is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Read wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Read is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is still trying to improve position.
Read is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (7) Read
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T13#
Read regains half guard.
Read is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Read tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T14#
Read is trying to control but can't.
Read gets full guard.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Read throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (7) Read
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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 23 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Kid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kid#SUB2#
Kid is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ramirez has his hands clasped together but Kid extends and breaks Ramirez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 42 wins and 11 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has MacGowan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacGowan tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Wang passes into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
It looks like Wang 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.
MacGowan won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the action here.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Wang
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T4#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang just content to control the position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang taking a breather here. #T6#
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan wants to control but Wang postures up.#T7#
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wang is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (10) Wang
Wang controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling from mount.
MacGowan prevents Wang from taking his back.
Wang moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (13) Wang#T8#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is continuing to stall.#T10#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
MacGowan breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Wang
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (15) Wang
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wang is now in half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T13#
Wang uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (18) Wang
Wang is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (21) Wang
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Wang controls the action.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Wang has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 21 to 2.
A very excited looking Long Wang 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 38 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kersikov has picked Lemieux up - he's going for a ride! Kersikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Kersikov is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov prevents Lemieux from improving his position.#T1#
Lemieux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Lemieux has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lemieux#T3#
Kersikov prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Kersikov trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
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.#T5#
Lemieux trying to control here.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kersikov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Kersikov is hanging on to Lemieux's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lemieux tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T7#
Lemieux wants to escape the position.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Lemieux buck him off.
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Good control from Kersikov.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
#SUB#
Kersikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lemieux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Lemieux staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lemieux breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Lemieux is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux 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 (16) vs (2) Lemieux#T13#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Lemieux
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (18) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 16 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 52 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparxx defends well and Rodriquez ends up having to push Sparxx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rodriquez has clasped his hands together around Sparxx's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez slows the pace down. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx trying to remain calm as Rodriquez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Sparxx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sparxx controls the position for a moment.
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Sparxx stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sparxx is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Sparxx squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Sparxx#T5#
Sparxx tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Rodriquez not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Sparxx just looking to survive in the bad position.
Rodriquez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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.#T8#
Sparxx is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Rodriquez to control. #T9#
Sparxx turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx 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.#SUB2#
Sparxx working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here. #T13#
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 48 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balkan was covering up waiting for the punch and Jello finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
Jello wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan wants to control but Jello passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Balkan is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Jello is taking a breather. Balkan 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.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T2#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jello moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Balkan
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
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.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Jello controlling from mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Balkan
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.#T8#
Jello gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Balkan trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Balkan prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Balkan tries to break free.
Good control from Jello.
Jello is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Balkan is keeping busy.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Jello controlling from the back.#T11#
Balkan trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Balkan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (0) Balkan
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balkan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (14) vs (0) Balkan#T12#
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 wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello controlling from the back.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Balkan buck him off. #T13##SUB#
Balkan is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jello has locked on a rear naked choke here! Balkan is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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