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WP 26 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 20 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Joteel decides to pull guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling Joteel's posture.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Joteel
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joteel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Juncker has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Joteel wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Juncker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joteel manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Joteel is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (7) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Juncker controlling from mount. #T5#
Joteel working to try and regain half guard.
Joteel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joteel gets full guard.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6##SUB2#
Joteel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Juncker escapes and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (10) vs (2) Joteel
Juncker controls the position.
Joteel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (10) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel 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.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Joteel drops back looking for a leg! Juncker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juncker manages to kick Joteel off! Joteel jumps back into Juncker's guard. #T7#
Juncker controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #SUB#
Joteel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Juncker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joteel is looking to defend but Juncker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joteel! Juncker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joteel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gaston Juncker!
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, 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 52 wins and 31 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 26 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Merlin sprawls well.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacGowan as he jumps to the side.
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Merlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacGowan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T1#
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
MacGowan is looking to pass into half guard but Merlin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merlin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (2) MacGowan#T2#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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 is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Merlin stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (12) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
MacGowan has his arm under Merlin's chin here. Game over son! MacGowan squeezes tightly and Merlin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 32 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Ignatowski is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
McDonald stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ignatowski keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
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 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski'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.#T5#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T11#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (9) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T14#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (9) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDonald is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 8.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turturro uses from the top position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
It looks like Turturro 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.#T1#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Turturro pushes down on Kulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Turturro trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Kulik trying to control here.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T7#
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Turturro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kulik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Turturro
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Kulik won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position.
#T10#
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T11#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (6) vs (5) Turturro
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Turturro doesn't allow it.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T14#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 23 wins and 25 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Notturna
Kersikov is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Notturna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T2#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T3#
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Notturna is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Notturna won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #T10#
Notturna looking to control.
#SUB2#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T11#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Notturna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T14#
Kersikov wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
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 37 wins and 24 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 65 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Sparxx counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ramirez is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ramirez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
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.
Sparxx 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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?#T5#
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ramirez passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ramirez is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sparxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Sparxx controlling the position.#T9#
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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#
Sparxx has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparxx working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T12#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Ramirez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Ramirez looking to control.
#T14#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 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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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 53 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Balkan seems to be looking for submissions.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Balkan won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Balkan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T6#
Balkan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan struggling a bit here.#T7#
Balkan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan is not content to let Kersikov control the position. #T8#
Kersikov working away.
Balkan prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Balkan is working away. #T9#
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 trying to control the position but Balkan is working away. #T10#
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T11#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.#T12#
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov just content to control the position. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan being controlled for a moment.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 30 wins and 10 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang pushes Rodriquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang is working for takedown but Rodriquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Rodriquez jumps guard.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
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.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriquez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
Rodriquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wang looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rodriquez is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rodriquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 66 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Jello drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lavicci trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T3#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Lavicci is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Jello in the domination position with Lavicci hanging on.#T5#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Lavicci instead regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T6#
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (5) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci 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 Jello's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Jello is defending well.
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T8#
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Jello blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working. #T9#
Jello regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Lavicci is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard. #T10#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Jello tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (8) Lavicci
Jello tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello manages to buck him off and is now in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Lavicci is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (11) Lavicci
Jello works to advance to full mount. Lavicci defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (15) vs (11) Lavicci#T14#
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
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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