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WP 11 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 15 wins and 20 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for submissions but instead, Kersikov has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep 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.#T2#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kersikov. Oh but McDonald has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kersikov goes limp - he's gone! McDonald jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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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 9 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 16 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan 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: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture. #T2#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T3#
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T4#
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T5#
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kulik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T7#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
MacGowan keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.#T9#
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan controlling the position well. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T12#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T13#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looks winded!
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik continues to stall.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merlin to the ground. Notturna is now in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna being controlled here momentarily.
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Notturna defends well.
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there. #T2#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T3#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin looking to control.
Notturna pushing down on Merlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Notturna controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Merlin is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Notturna passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merlin won't allow Notturna to pass to mount. #T7#
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Notturna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Merlin reverses the position - he's now on top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Notturna
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T9#
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T11#
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin is trying to control. Notturna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Notturna controlling the position for now.#T12#
Merlin wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna manages to get to full guard.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB2#
Notturna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Merlin stacks Notturna 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 Merlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Notturna
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna stops Merlin from passing to mount. #T14#
Merlin working away.
Notturna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 44 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boesku tries to avoid it but Rodriquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boesku to the ground. Boesku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman Boesku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Rodriquez shoots in and drives through. Boesku sprawls well.
Boesku leaves Rodriquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown.
Nick Rodriquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boesku is fending him off so far but Rodriquez persists. Nope, Boesku circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Boesku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Boesku is now in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku advances to half guard.
Boesku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Boesku trying to control the pace.
Boesku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass. #T2#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Boesku's head to control his posture.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Boesku trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriquez has control of Boesku's left arm, preventing Boesku from doing any damage.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Boesku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Boesku prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Boesku's back. He's all about the action.
Boesku is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.
Boesku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez is controlling Boesku's posture.
Rodriquez is continuing to stall.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Boesku trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boesku passes into half guard. #T9#
Rodriquez won't allow Boesku to pass to mount.
Boesku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Boesku sits in half guard.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Boesku keeps him under control.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away. #T11##SUB#
Boesku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Boesku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez is not content to let Boesku control the position.#T12##SUB#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
Boesku controlling the action here.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Boesku is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Boesku seems content to control.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Boesku sits in half guard.
Boesku trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Boesku is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Turturro is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ignatowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Ignatowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balkan as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Balkan shows good takedown defense.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Balkan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T1#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T2#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Ramirez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez trying to control the position but Balkan is working away. #T3#
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Balkan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balkan is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Balkan#T5#
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is trying to control but Balkan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Balkan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (14) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Balkan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Balkan turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Balkan
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Balkan#T7#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (19) vs (2) Balkan
Ramirez gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (21) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan regains half guard.#T8#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T13#
Balkan tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T14#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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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 43 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 55 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Sparxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparxx continues to drive forward.
Kersikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparxx smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sparxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparxx is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T4#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
Kersikov 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.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Kersikov instead regains half guard. #T11#
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (14) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (17) Sparxx#T13#
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Sparxx tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Sparxx not allowing Kersikov to control his hands. #T14##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Sparxx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sparxx is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Sparxx let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 17 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 53 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jello lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.
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
Jello wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Wang#T5#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Jello controls the position.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T7#
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (21) vs (4) Wang
Jello taking a break here but Wang is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
#SUB#
Jello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (24) vs (4) Wang#T11#
Wang tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (24) vs (6) Wang
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
Jello trying to control here.
#T13#
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (26) vs (6) Wang
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Jello pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Wang trying to control but Jello postures up.
Wang wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to control but Jello postures up.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (29) vs (8) Wang
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello 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!
Jello takes the fight on points by 29 to 8.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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