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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T2#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T4#
McDonald stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
McDonald is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T6#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov 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. #T7#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T9##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald 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 (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McDonald is really stuck here.
#T11#
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 13 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Notturna is not content to let Turturro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Notturna tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Notturna sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
#T1#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Notturna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Notturna defends it well. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Notturna sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Notturna gets full guard.
Turturro passes Notturna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position.
Notturna is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Notturna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Notturna looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Turturro pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Turturro
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Notturna has left one of his arms exposed and Turturro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Notturna screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
Billy Turturro 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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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 9 wins and 7 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kulik gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kulik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Kulik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Brown
Kulik is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.#T1#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Brown wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Brown
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Kulik working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik slows the pace down.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Kulik is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Brown wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Kulik controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Brown struggling a bit here.
Kulik works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) Brown#T7#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Brown
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Brown is trying to break free.
#T9#
Good control from Kulik.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Kulik is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Kulik controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Kulik trying to control.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off. #T12#
Brown tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Kulik gets his hands free as Brown looks to control. #T13#
Kulik has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Brown#T14#
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (5) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 53 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 12 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sparxx has closed the distance and engaged MacGowan in a clinch.
MacGowan has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sparxx is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacGowan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sparxx to the mat. Sparxx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
MacGowan won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to control.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to control position but Sparxx is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for MacGowan here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ignatowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Read is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Read's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Read is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Read's thigh, looking to free his foot. Read is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Read looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Read up and slammed him! Read can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
It looks like Ignatowski 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Read takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Read wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Read sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Read tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Read won't allow it.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Read defends it.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Read 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.#T5#
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (11) Ignatowski
Read tries to improve position but can't.
Read gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Read is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (17) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control but Read is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Ignatowski wants to take Read's back here but Read is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away. #T9#
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Read is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Read is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Read has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T11#
Read is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Read is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Read is working away.
Read gets full guard.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Read is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (17) Ignatowski#SUB#
Read 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: Read (2) vs (21) Ignatowski
Ignatowski slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ignatowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (2) vs (23) Ignatowski
Ignatowski prevents Read from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 23 to 2.
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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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 30 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lemieux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Ramirez
A lull in the action here.
Lemieux can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Lemieux'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#
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lemieux to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (11) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lemieux has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T7##SUB#
Lemieux has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Lemieux trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (2) vs (16) Ramirez#T11#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (2) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Lemieux's back but Lemieux is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lemieux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (21) Ramirez
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux looking to control.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #SUB#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Lemieux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (24) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to control but Ramirez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (4) vs (27) Ramirez#T14#
Lemieux is trying to break free.
Lemieux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Lemieux rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 27 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 22 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan shoots for a takedown but Merlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Merlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merlin.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Balkan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Balkan wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin controlling from mount.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Merlin wants to control but Balkan has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Merlin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Balkan 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: Balkan (4) vs (5) Merlin
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merlin trying to hold on to Balkan's head to control him but Balkan postures up.
#T6#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Well, if Balkan 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.
#SUB#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T7##SUB#
Balkan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Merlin has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Balkan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (5) Merlin#SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merlin gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Balkan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Merlin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 41 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boesku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boesku (4) vs (0) Kersikov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov 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.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Boesku happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov tries to bench press Boesku off him but Boesku keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
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.#T1##SUB#
Boesku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boesku's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boesku holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov postures up.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T3#
Boesku trying to control the position.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Boesku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Boesku stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Boesku has moved into half guard.
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Kersikov is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku controlling the action here.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Boesku is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (4) Kersikov#T8#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (6) vs (7) Kersikov
Boesku struggling a bit here.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Boesku prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Boesku is looking for a sweep.
Boesku 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: Boesku (6) vs (9) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T10#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Boesku tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Boesku is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kersikov takes Boesku's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Boesku is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Boesku tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Boesku breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (8) vs (12) Kersikov
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (8) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boesku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Boesku wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 17 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriquez somewhat.#CL2#
Kid instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kid gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Kid
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Kid prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Kid works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Kid#T1#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
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.#SUB2#
Kid swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriquez is now in Kid's guard. A big mistake from Kid there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Kid
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kid 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.#T2#
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T3#
Kid tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kid wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Kid
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #T4#
Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kid is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kid tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (5) Kid
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.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.#T6#
Kid tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Kid tries to buck him off.
Kid wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kid tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is riding his opponent, not letting Kid buck him off.
Kid tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Kid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Kid looks to control.
Kid tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9##SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the RNC.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kid trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Kid from escaping the position.
Good control from Rodriquez.#T11#
Kid tries to break free.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
#T12#
Rodriquez controls the position.#T13#
Kid trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Kid from escaping the position.
Kid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kid is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
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 49 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Jello 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.
Wang seems keen to control Jello's posture.
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?#T2#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Wang has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang looking to control.
#T5#
Jello trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T6#
Jello controlling the pace.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Jello controlling the action here.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Wang is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jello has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang#T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Good control from Jello.
Wang tries to break free.
#T14#
Jello controls the action.
Wang is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Wang 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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