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WP 22 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 18 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Joteel rushes Manson and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson pulls guard successfully.
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.#SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joteel controls the pace.
Manson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Manson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joteel trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Manson keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #T2#
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
Joteel looking to pass the guard.
Joteel stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Joteel won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T3#
Manson is controlling Joteel's posture.
Manson 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manson on the ground.
Joteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joteel pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T5#
Manson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joteel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but Manson defending well.
Joteel prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
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 (0) vs (2) Manson
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Manson trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Manson
Manson trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manson's guard. #SUB2#
Joteel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (5) vs (2) Manson
Joteel trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Joteel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joteel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson wants to control but Joteel postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee asks Joteel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joteel prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Joteel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Manson prevents Joteel from moving into mount.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
Manson is trying to control Joteel's posture but Joteel avoids it.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but Manson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Manson with the active half guard here but Joteel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (8) vs (2) Manson
Manson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Joteel is trying to get an arm triangle but Manson is defending well.
The referee asks Joteel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joteel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Joteel just content to control the position. #T11#
Manson tries to bench press Joteel off him but Joteel keeps the position.
Manson is still trying to improve position.
Joteel controls the position.
Joteel trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
Joteel working away.#T12#
Manson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Joteel stalls from top position.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Joteel happy to just control the position for now.
Joteel wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joteel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manson, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Manson sneaks back into half guard.
Joteel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manson! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (11) vs (2) Manson
Joteel looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Manson tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Manson is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joteel pulls his head out easily.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
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 (11) vs (4) Manson
And that's the end of the fight!
Joteel takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Jacque Joteel 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 29 wins and 26 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker 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.#T2#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juncker 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.#T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Juncker#T5#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Juncker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to break free.
Juncker 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.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juncker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ignatowski is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Juncker is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Juncker#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski taking a breather here. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Juncker is working away. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Juncker has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 45 wins and 24 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov. #TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T3#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kersikov staying calm.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Kersikov#T5#
MacGowan 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.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T8#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Kersikov#T9#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (19) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
#T11#
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (19) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (21) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (21) 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?
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
MacGowan 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 MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (23) Kersikov
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T13#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T14#
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (26) Kersikov
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 8.
An out of breath Volodymyr 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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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 19 wins and 11 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulik as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) McDonald
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.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kulik's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald looking to control but instead Kulik has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T1#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Kulik 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#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulik defends well.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T5#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
McDonald controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kulik 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 wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Kulik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik trying to control the position.
#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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.#T13#
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 6 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 29 wins and 40 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T1#
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T2#
Turturro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ramirez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is really stuck here.
#T4#
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T5#
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Ramirez looking to hold on to the position here but Turturro rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Turturro 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 stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez 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.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Turturro managing to control the position.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ramirez postures up.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (11) Ramirez
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Turturro is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Ramirez tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Ramirez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (16) Ramirez#T13#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (19) Ramirez
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 52 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt 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.
Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin stalling.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang 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) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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) Wang
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Wang
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T5##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #SUB2#
Merlin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wang has locked up a guillotine! Wang's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Merlin is holding on here and Wang must be using up a lot of energy. Merlin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wang gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balkan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan working away.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Balkan dominates the positioning.
Balkan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rodriquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balkan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Balkan
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Rodriquez wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.#T2#
Balkan tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Rodriquez looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez is looking to take Balkan's back but instead Balkan gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rodriquez is staying active.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Rodriquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (4) Balkan
Rodriquez tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T8#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez tries to control but Balkan wriggling 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.#T9#
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Balkan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Balkan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (6) Balkan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Balkan#T10#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Balkan is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Balkan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (15) vs (6) Balkan#T13#
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodriquez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (17) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is just holding on here. Rodriquez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (20) vs (6) Balkan#T14#
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 50 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 62 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sparxx shoots in and gets a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kersikov passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
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 Sparxx to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Sparxx pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T7#
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Sparxx is holding Kersikov down, trying to stall.
Sparxx tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T9#
Sparxx tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Sparxx#T10#
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov trying to control.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free. #T11#
Sparxx tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #T12#
Sparxx postures up.
#T13#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T14#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
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.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna dives in and scores a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
Jello controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Jello controlling the position.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notturna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
#T2#
Jello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Notturna
Jello is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Jello controls the action.
Notturna tries to break free.
#T3#
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Notturna just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Jello.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Jello has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Notturna is trying to break free.
Jello gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
Notturna tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Notturna tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello is looking to control Notturna but Notturna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Notturna trying to control but not successfully.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
Notturna manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Notturna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
#T7##SUB2#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #T8##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
Jello is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T9#
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (4) vs (7) Notturna
Notturna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (4) vs (9) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (9) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jello passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (11) vs (9) Notturna#T10#
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (14) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Jello controlling the action here.#T11#
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (17) vs (9) Notturna
Jello content just to control the position here. #T13#
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away. #T14#
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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