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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 33 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joteel did well to prevent MacGowan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan 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! Joteel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 34 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. McDonald is now in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T3#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
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 controlling from the top position.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T8#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T9#
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
McDonald has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov 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. #T11#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T12#
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 30 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulik wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kulik is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kulik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Wang
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to get back to full 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.
Wang trying to control here.
#T1#
Wang is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang looking to control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T2#
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Kulik regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Kulik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (6) vs (7) Wang
I really don't envy Wang right now.
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.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T6#
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Wang just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Wang tries to break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
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.
#T9#
Wang is in bad spot here.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (9) Wang#T10#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (6) vs (12) Wang
Kulik tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (14) Wang
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T11#
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kulik turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (14) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T12#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position. #T13#
Wang is controlling Kulik's posture.
Wang controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (16) Wang#T14#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (16) Wang
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 10.
A very excited looking Long Wang 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 42 wins and 31 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 35 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Notturna is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Notturna#T1#
Ignatowski gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Notturna 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.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T3#
Ignatowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ignatowski turns into him and now he's in Notturna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T4#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Notturna#T5#
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Ignatowski has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (14) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Notturna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna tries to control Ignatowski's body but Ignatowski pushes him off. Notturna squirms to his side and now Ignatowski has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (6) Notturna#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but Notturna is defending it well.
Notturna trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Notturna looking to control the position.
Notturna tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski has good solid back control here.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to roll into a better position but Ignatowski has get a rear naked choke and Notturna is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 62 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Juncker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
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.#T4#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker trying to control here.
#T5#
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #T9#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T10#
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov continues to stall.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker#T12#
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
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Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T14#
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov 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 47 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
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.#T5#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T8#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
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 wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Lavicci has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ramirez's lack of action.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
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.#T12#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #T13#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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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 76 wins and 39 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 52 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.#TD#
Jello scores with a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jello keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
#T1#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
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.
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T2#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Jello won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Turturro is trying to keep Jello in close.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Turturro not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard. #T7#
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Jello is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro is looking to stall here but Jello recovers full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Turturro won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T9#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Turturro postures up.
Turturro 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.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (4) Turturro#T10#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T11#
Jello is looking to pass into half guard but Turturro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turturro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (6) Turturro
Jello is controlling Turturro's posture.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
Turturro is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T12#
Jello stalling.
Turturro wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Turturro tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T13#
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Turturro pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jello has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 40 wins and 14 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T3#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
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.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position. #T6#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T10#
Balkan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriquez is now in half guard.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Balkan#T11#
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rodriquez trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Balkan#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Balkan tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 71 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparxx stuffs the takedown.
Merlin fails with the takedown.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.#TD#
Sparxx feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
#T2#
Merlin wants to control the action here but instead Sparxx manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back 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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Merlin tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Merlin tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T4#
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Merlin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Merlin
Sparxx controls the position.
Merlin tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T6#
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merlin rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.#T7#
Sparxx gets his hands free as Merlin looks to control.
Merlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Merlin trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Sparxx'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.
Merlin can't escape the position.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merlin.#T9##T10#
Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
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.
I would not like to be Merlin right now.
#T11#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Merlin's back but Merlin is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Merlin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#T13#
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Merlin looking to control.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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