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WP 23 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 45 wins and 25 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joteel to the ground. MacGowan is now in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Joteel
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.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Joteel, not yet.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joteel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan pulls Joteel in to control the position. #T2#
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joteel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel controlling the position.
Joteel trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
Joteel staying calm.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Joteel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Joteel trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control Joteel's posture but Joteel avoids it. #SUB2#
Joteel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacGowan, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joteel 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.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.#T7#
Joteel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joteel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joteel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Joteel
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joteel controls the pace.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacGowan has his feet on Joteel's thighs here. He's pushed Joteel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joteel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 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 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Ignatowski staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #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.
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 (4) vs (2) Juncker
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Juncker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Juncker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juncker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (6) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T5#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski controlling the position well.
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.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Juncker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski is controlling Juncker's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (9) Juncker
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position. #T13#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 6.
Gaston Juncker 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 28 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Merlin advancing to mount.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #T1#
Turturro tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Turturro is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turturro looking to control.
Merlin won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T3#
Merlin is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
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.#SUB2#
Merlin taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Turturro has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Merlin has tapped! Great work by Turturro! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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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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 23 wins and 31 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan fails with the takedown.#TD#
Balkan feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, Balkan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik pulls Balkan in to control the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kulik looking to control.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kulik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.#T4#
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik 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.
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T6#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kulik has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Kulik
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T9#
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
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.#T10#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 (6) vs (4) Kulik#T11#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (9) vs (4) Kulik
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T12#
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T14#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Boris Balkan 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 21 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
Our spies down at at Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wang 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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Wang looking to control.
#T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wang seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wang has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Wang is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Wang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Wang let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Wang looking for the choke but no joy.
Wang doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Wang
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.#T6#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T8##SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang 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: Kersikov (10) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang 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 Wang has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Wang#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Wang
Kersikov prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T10#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T11#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said '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 10 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the ropes.
McDonald wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Ramirez decides to pull guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald 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.#T1#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez 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 pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
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 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 control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to move to back control. #T5#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T6#
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald reaches up to try and control the position but Ramirez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McDonald rolls and tries to escape and now Ramirez has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (0) vs (8) Ramirez
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T8#
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
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#
Ramirez not allowing McDonald to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Ramirez
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez 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: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T13#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald regains half guard.#T14#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 63 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sparxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriquez is defended easily by Sparxx.#TD#
Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here. #T1#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.#T2#
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
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.
Sparxx pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it. #T4#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T6#
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rodriquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Sparxx passes Rodriquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Rodriquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control the position here.
Sparxx pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Rodriquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Rodriquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rodriquez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 5 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Notturna into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Notturna has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Kersikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Notturna regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Notturna is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Notturna 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.#SUB#
Notturna working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T2#
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna gets full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna looking to control.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Notturna has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Kersikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (11) Kersikov
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.#T7#
Kersikov looking to control.
Notturna passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
#SUB#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
#T8#
Notturna is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Notturna is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T9#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (13) Kersikov#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (16) Kersikov#T10#
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Notturna is working away. #T11#
Notturna tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna gets back to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Notturna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14##SUB#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (16) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Jello drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello is looking to sweep but instead, Lavicci has passed into half guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello is trying to hold Lavicci in close to prevent damage but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Jello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (6) vs (2) Lavicci#T5#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Lavicci is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Jello not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
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.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T14#
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
Jello biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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