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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 2 wins and 28 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 33 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Joteel closes the distance and clinches.
Notturna is trying to pull guard but Joteel turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Notturna fails to pull guard.
Joteel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Notturna smiles and moves away.
Notturna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joteel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Notturna somewhat.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strega Notturna.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and gets a takedown into Joteel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Joteel has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Notturna passes Joteel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Joteel is defending well. #SUB2#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
Joteel is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joteel 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.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (5) Notturna
Joteel stops Notturna from passing to mount. #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!
Joteel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Joteel has his foot on Notturna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Notturna works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (8) Notturna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Notturna in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Joteel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Strega Notturna!
Strega Notturna 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 38 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 31 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Ignatowski is controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and MacGowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ignatowski is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.#T4#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan postures up.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan 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 (7) vs (7) MacGowan#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (7) MacGowan#T7#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T9#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacGowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (9) MacGowan#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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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 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #T2#
McDonald is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
McDonald is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kersikov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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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 43 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 49 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Turturro and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Turturro looks winded!#T1#
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ramirez controlling Turturro's posture.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Turturro#T4#
Ramirez stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Ramirez controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez looking to control.
#T6#
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. #T7#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.#T8#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (8) Turturro
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the 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.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Turturro controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T10#
Turturro looking to hold on to the position here but Ramirez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez controlling Turturro's posture.
Ramirez'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.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (8) Turturro
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro 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.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T13#
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Juncker against the ropes.
#TD#
Kulik jumps into guard, dragging Juncker to the mat.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
#T3#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T4#
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T5#
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik controlling the position well. #T6#
Juncker not doing much here.
Kulik is positioning himself well to prevent Juncker advancing to mount. #T7#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juncker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T9#
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Kulik 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.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T12#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T14#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 38 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merlin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin looking to control but instead Balkan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Merlin'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.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Balkan is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#T4#
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#T5#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Merlin is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T6#
Balkan is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Balkan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merlin is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merlin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Balkan#T9#
Merlin is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Merlin regains half guard.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Balkan 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.
Merlin wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Balkan is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan passes into side control, despite Merlin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (7) Balkan
Merlin is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Merlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan controlling the position. #T14#
Merlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Balkan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, 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 59 wins and 29 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Bogdan Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wang gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) 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.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB2#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
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.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kersikov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Well, if Wang 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wang is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang working away.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.#T8#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang working away.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T10#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T11##SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Wang
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T13#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 73 wins and 37 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jello as he avoids it easily.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavicci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jello tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jello to the ground. Jello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Lavicci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jello defends well and Lavicci ends up having to push Jello into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavicci dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Jello feints and as Lavicci raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard. #T1#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T2#
Lavicci has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello controlling his opponent. #T5#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T6#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
#T7#
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Lavicci's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T8#
Jello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavicci.#T9#
Lavicci wants to escape the position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Jello controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the 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.
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello 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.
#T11#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Jello not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jello keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T14#
Lavicci controlling Jello 's hands.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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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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 37 wins and 12 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 70 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Sparxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sparxx continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sparxx prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez fails to pull guard.
Rodriquez is trying to pull guard but Sparxx has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Sparxx is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rodriquez can't fight it off and eventually Sparxx manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez 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.#T1#
Rodriquez wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half 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.
Sparxx is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Sparxx is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparxx is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Rodriquez working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
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.
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.#T4#
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.#T5#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez is trying to reverse the position but instead Sparxx has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is not going to allow Rodriquez to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez is in bad spot here.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rodriquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free. #T8#
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodriquez doesn't escape.
Rodriquez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Good control from Sparxx.
Rodriquez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #T11#
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodriquez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx looking to hold on to the position here but Rodriquez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T12#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Well,Rodriquez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 11 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Sparxx 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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