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WP 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Gronk Apes inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald 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.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T4#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald 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: Kersikov (2) vs (6) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into McDonald 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #T5#
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#T7#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T9#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald 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: Kersikov (14) vs (10) McDonald#T13##SUB2#
McDonald is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. McDonald let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (19) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (22) vs (10) McDonald#T14#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (12) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Notturna. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to escape the position but Notturna is controlling the position.
Kulik is trying to control Notturna's posture but Notturna avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna is staying tight to Kulik's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T3#
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik seems keen to control Notturna's posture.#T6#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Kulik 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.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Notturna#T7#
Notturna controls the position.
Kulik holds on to Notturna's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving position.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving position. #T8#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Notturna takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T9#
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulik, who protects the arm well.
Kulik tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.#T10#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Kulik prevents Notturna from moving into mount.
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Notturna
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (11) Notturna#T11#
Kulik trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for the choke from the back position but Kulik is controlling his hands well.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Kulik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Notturna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Notturna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Kulik breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Notturna
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T13#
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T14#
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, 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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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 24 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Ignatowski is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
MacGowan 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.#T4#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T5#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T10#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan 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.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (20) vs (6) MacGowan#T11#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T12#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 34 wins and 43 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boesku pinned against the cage. Boesku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boesku as he jumps to the side.
Boesku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Boesku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Ramirez
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.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boesku trying to control the position.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Boesku won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Boesku has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T5#
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boesku's guard. #T6#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boesku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ramirez tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Ramirez prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Boesku is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Boesku is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T9##SUB2#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boesku is now in Ramirez's guard. A big mistake from Ramirez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boesku passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez 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 (2) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape. #T10#
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
#T11#
Boesku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
#T12#
Boesku looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez is pulling down on Boesku's head. It's preventing any offense from Boesku, at least for the moment.
Well,Boesku is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boesku trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T13#
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boesku 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: Boesku (4) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Boesku is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Boesku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 11 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Merlin
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (6) Merlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Merlin controlling the pace. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Turturro won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (9) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Turturro tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Turturro manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (12) Merlin#SUB2#
Merlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin postures up.#T5#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro regains half guard.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Turturro tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #T7#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro looking to control.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merlin slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Merlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (15) Merlin
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #T10#
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (15) Merlin
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Turturro 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. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (17) Merlin#SUB#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (20) Merlin
Turturro tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (22) Merlin#T13#
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14##SUB2#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 22 to 2.
Xavier Merlin 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balkan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Balkan trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard. #T1##SUB#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Balkan is working for a kimura here but Rodriquez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Balkan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Balkan wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.#SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Balkan is tightening it up a little... Rodriquez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rodriquez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rodriquez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 54 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Sparxx stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparxx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Sparxx controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T3#
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Sparxx 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 Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Kersikov gets to mount! Sparxx was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (18) Kersikov#T5#
Sparxx tries to break free.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (18) Kersikov
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Sparxx is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Sparxx pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (4) vs (20) Kersikov#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparxx has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sparxx. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (23) Kersikov
Sparxx regains half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well,Sparxx is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Sparxx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (26) Kersikov
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Sparxx slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it. #T14#
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (4) vs (29) Kersikov
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 29 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 52 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang drives through and clinches with Jello against the cage.
#TD#
Jello gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello working away.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello taking a breather here.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wang's legs. #T1#
Wang is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
Wang prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Wang tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Wang#T2#
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Wang trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang#T4#
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang#T6#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T7#
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 has Jello pulled in close to control his posture. #T9##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jello has passed into half guard!
Wang wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Wang is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Jello is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Wang
Wang is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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