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WP 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 16 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Joteel rushes Manson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Joteel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Manson to keep the fight standing.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but Manson has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson is trying to trip Joteel. He has hold of a leg but Joteel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Manson
Manson preventing the sweep.
Joteel trying to control the position.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Joteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joteel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Manson
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (4) Manson
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (2) vs (7) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Joteel is trying to work for a sweep but Manson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Joteel (2) vs (9) Manson
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.
Manson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Joteel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (2) vs (12) Manson#SUB2#
Manson working for the choke.
Joteel is keeping busy.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Joteel is keeping busy.
#T4#
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Manson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Manson is trying to stick to Joteel's back but Joteel is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joteel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (12) Manson
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joteel won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T5#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (14) Manson
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Joteel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (14) Manson
Manson trying to control the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Joteel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Joteel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (16) Manson
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson controlling from the top position.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Manson content to stall in guard here.
Manson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joteel's guard. #T8#
Manson wants to pass to mount but Joteel is defending the position.
Manson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (6) vs (19) Manson#SUB2#
Manson looking to secure an arm triangle but Joteel defends it well.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Joteel is looking to improve his position but Manson isn't that keen on the idea.
Joteel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Joteel wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Manson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (6) vs (22) Manson
Manson prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Manson is looking to work his way around to Joteel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manson trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #T10#
Joteel can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Manson fails to take his opponent's back.
Joteel tries to control the position but Manson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (6) vs (25) Manson#SUB2#
Manson has managed to slip his arm under Joteel's chin. This could be all over... yep, Joteel is tapping out! Submission win for Manson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski 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.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but MacGowan is keeping him at bay.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #T3#
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T5#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T6#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T7#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
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.#SUB#
MacGowan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski. #T12#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
#T14#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juncker swivels and escapes.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juncker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Juncker 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.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker 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: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Juncker regains half guard.#T3#
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T8#
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Juncker rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (11) Kersikov
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
#T9#
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Juncker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juncker. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (14) Kersikov
Juncker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (17) Kersikov
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Juncker tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Juncker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Juncker's back but Juncker is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (17) Kersikov
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (19) Kersikov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T12#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (22) Kersikov
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Merlin lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang 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.#SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merlin defends it easily.
Wang 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.
Wang controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Merlin advances to half guard. #T1#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Merlin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Merlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Merlin#SUB#
Wang 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.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T7##SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlin is controlling Wang's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9##SUB#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position. #SUB#
Wang 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Merlin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.#T11#
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T12#
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T13##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is trying to control but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Merlin
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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 33 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Ramirez manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald advances to half guard. #T1#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Ramirez is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez controlling the position well.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Ramirez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald#T3#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald 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 intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
McDonald controlling Ramirez's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T7#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Ramirez 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.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T9#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T10#
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T12#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez continues to stall.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
McDonald tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
McDonald is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Balkan wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kulik has clasped his hands together around Balkan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
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.
Kulik gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (6) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Balkan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Kulik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (6) Kulik#T7#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kulik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balkan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (8) Kulik
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kulik pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan controlling from the top position. #T10#
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Balkan is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (10) Kulik#T11#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is pulling down on Balkan's head to control his posture.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Balkan passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Balkan is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T14#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Balkan stalling away here and it's allowed Kulik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (12) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 12 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 38 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Kersikov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Turturro is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Turturro#T3#
Turturro looking to control.
Kersikov trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Turturro looking to control.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov 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 preventing the sweep. #T5#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Turturro#T8#
Kersikov has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Kersikov is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T12#
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Turturro#T14#
Kersikov is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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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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 26 wins and 8 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 61 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Sparxx as Rodriquez shoots in.#TD#
Rodriquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez trying to control from Sparxx's half guard. Sparxx has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Sparxx#T2#
Rodriquez gets to mount! Sparxx was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away. #T3#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (12) vs (0) Sparxx
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off. #T5#
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Rodriquez trying to control.
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
#SUB#
Sparxx has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sparxx is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Notturna shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Notturna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Jello looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Notturna
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.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Jello has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Jello is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello is looking to stall here but Notturna recovers full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jello passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Notturna
Jello wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Jello has control of an arm but Notturna manages to advance to Jello's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Notturna#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Notturna looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Jello fending off the submission attempt from Notturna. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for the choke from the back position but Jello is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Notturna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jello has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Jello is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Notturna gets his way!
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Notturna goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jello escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (4) Notturna#T4#
Jello is controlling the pace.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Notturna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Notturna
Jello avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Jello is stalling here but it's allowed Notturna to get half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello stalling away here and it's allowed Notturna to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jello is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Notturna has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jello is looking to defend but Notturna has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jello! Notturna pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jello taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strega Notturna!
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.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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