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WP 30 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 9 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 23 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Joteel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Joteel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Joteel trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker passes into half guard.
Joteel is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joteel avoid being mounted?
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Joteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T4#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Joteel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Juncker pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (3) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Joteel is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Joteel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel trying to control the position.
#T8#
Joteel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Joteel is looking to get back to full guard here but Juncker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (8) vs (0) Joteel#T9#
Joteel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juncker wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Juncker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is trying to control but Juncker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (11) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working. #T11#
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker passes easily into half guard.
Juncker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (14) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Joteel is refusing to be controlled, as Juncker sits in half guard.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joteel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (17) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Joteel is defending well. #T13#
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Joteel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker is really struggling to control Joteel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Juncker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (20) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker seems to be looking for submissions.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker 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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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 49 wins and 28 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacGowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merlin sprawls and moves away.
Merlin's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Merlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGowan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Merlin
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to control.
Merlin won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin postures up.
#T2#
Merlin passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacGowan keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
MacGowan is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T3#
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Merlin postures up.
#T4#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Merlin 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. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
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.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #T5#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Merlin
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Merlin
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T8#
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (11) Merlin
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T9#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T10#
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Merlin
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Merlin is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Merlin stalling.
It looks like Merlin 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.#T12#
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (17) Merlin#T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Merlin controlling the action here.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ignatowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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#
McDonald wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Ignatowski seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McDonald is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik stuffs the takedown attempt from Notturna. Notturna gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Notturna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulik pinned against the ropes. Kulik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
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.#TD2#
Notturna decides to pull guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulik defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik 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. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulik is now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T2#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Notturna trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T4#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Notturna wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kulik is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kulik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (3) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Notturna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Notturna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kulik struggling a bit here.#T8#
Notturna tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Notturna swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (4) Notturna
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Kulik is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T10#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T13#
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (9) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kulik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Notturna but great work by Kulik. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (12) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik controls the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Vasiliy Kulik 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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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 45 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turturro wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Turturro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.#TD2#
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Turturro tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Good control from Ramirez.
Turturro can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control. #T6#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control. #T7#
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T8#
Turturro 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: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard. #T9#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T10#
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro gets full guard.#T12#
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez looking to control.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turturro trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 4.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 56 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 68 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Sparxx shoots in.
Sparxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparxx wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparxx or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Sparxx feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Sparxx sprawls well.
Sparxx stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparxx sprawls well. Sparxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx is working 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.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sparxx 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) Sparxx
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Kersikov has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage. #T5#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T6#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T7#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
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.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T9#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Kersikov looking to control.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Sparxx wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov postures up.
#T14#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Wang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Wang.
Kersikov sets himself, and Wang steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
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.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.#SUB2#
Wang 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #T5##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T7#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T10#
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
My spies in Ajax Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kersikov wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Wang
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 33 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 35 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is holding Rodriquez down, trying to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Rodriquez wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez controlling from side mount.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez controls the position.#T3#
Balkan is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Rodriquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriquez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
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 looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodriquez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Balkan
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Rodriquez trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Balkan tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (12) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan can't escape the position.
Rodriquez avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Balkan tries to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.#T12#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balkan for as long as he can get away with.
Balkan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Balkan is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Balkan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Rodriquez is looking to control Balkan but Balkan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Rodriquez not allowing Balkan to control his hands. #T14#
Rodriquez tries to keep control of the position but Balkan is staying busy.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 70 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavicci to the ground. Jello is now in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Lavicci has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage.
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lavicci 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.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello advances to half guard.
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.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #SUB#
Jello seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
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 controlling the pace.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T9#
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.
Jello forces his way into half guard.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T10#
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lavicci is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello postures up.
#T12#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T13#
Jello pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello controlling the action here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14#
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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