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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 14 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 34 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joteel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joteel is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joteel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Joteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel being controlled for a moment.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joteel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Joteel#T3#
McDonald wants to control but Joteel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.
Joteel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joteel tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Joteel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joteel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joteel wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
What's McDonald going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McDonald tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Joteel easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (7) Joteel
Joteel wants to control the action but instead McDonald gets a body lock and reverses into Joteel's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (7) Joteel#T5##SUB2#
Joteel has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Joteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joteel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (9) Joteel
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Joteel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joteel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joteel trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T8#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (9) Joteel
McDonald pushes down on Joteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joteel is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T9#
Joteel is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is pressing down on Joteel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joteel is holding on for now.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Joteel is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Joteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
McDonald passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (9) Joteel
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
McDonald prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #T12#
McDonald forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (14) vs (9) Joteel
Joteel is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Joteel but Joteel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is keeping busy.
#T13#
Joteel just trying to survive but McDonald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joteel rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke from the back.
Joteel trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Joteel right now.
McDonald keeps control of the position easily here as Joteel tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Joteel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Joteel for a finish. #T14#
McDonald has good solid back control here.
Joteel rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Joteel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (14) vs (11) Joteel
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (11) Joteel
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 36 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#T1#
Notturna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Notturna 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.#SUB#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kulik#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (8) Kulik
Notturna has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Kulik.#T4#
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Notturna passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna trying to advance position but Kulik counters by regaining guard.
Notturna passes into half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Notturna 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.
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (13) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (13) Kulik#T8#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura here but Kulik manages to reverse the position and he's now in Notturna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (15) Kulik
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T10#
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Notturna controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Notturna wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Notturna is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (18) Kulik
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.#T13#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacGowan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan 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.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T1#
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan looking to control.
#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T4#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Kersikov
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Kersikov#T6#
Kersikov is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (5) vs (10) Kersikov
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T7#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T8#
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T9#
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (5) vs (16) Kersikov
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) Kersikov
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (21) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 21 to 7.
Volodymyr Kersikov 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 43 wins and 31 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski 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.#T2#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Juncker#T3#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker 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 moves into full guard.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.#T5#
Juncker controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back.
Juncker is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Juncker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker 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 63 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Lavicci is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T3#
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov'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.#T6#
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T9#
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #T10#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lavicci
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
#T11#
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T13#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Kersikov is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov 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 48 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 53 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Turturro shoots in.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but Turturro breaks away and moves out of range.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Ramirez.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but Turturro breaks away and moves out of range.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro looks winded!
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Turturro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Ramirez postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro trying to control the position.
#T5#
Turturro is adopting a defensive 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.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Turturro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Turturro can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
#T8#
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez continues to stall.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Turturro has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in to control the position. #T10#
Ramirez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T11#
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T12#
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T13#
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 64 wins and 34 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Merlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Merlin is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Wang trying to advance position but Merlin counters by regaining guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (2) Wang
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T4#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Wang is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T7#
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.
Merlin 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: Merlin (7) vs (4) Wang#T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merlin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merlin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merlin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (11) vs (4) Wang
Wang struggling a bit here.#T12#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T13#
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Wang
What's Wang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Merlin trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (16) vs (4) Wang#T14#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (16) vs (6) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 77 wins and 39 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan looking to control.
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan trying to control but Jello postures up.
Balkan won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Balkan is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Balkan
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jello is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Balkan
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Balkan tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
Jello controlling from the back.
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Jello controls the action.#T5#
Balkan wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello biding his time, controlling Balkan.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Jello controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.#T8#
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan tries to break free.
#T9#
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Jello working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Balkan tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello controls the action.#T11#
Balkan tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Jello is really struggling to control Balkan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Balkan is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Jello controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
Jello'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.#T14#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 80 wins and 71 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 14 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparxx tries to avoid it but Rodriquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparxx to the ground. Sparxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriquez somewhat.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Rodriquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparxx tries to avoid it but Rodriquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparxx to the ground. Sparxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparxx as he jumps to the side.
Sparxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparxx pinned against the cage. Sparxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriquez defends it nicely.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up with Sparxx, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes Sparxx against the cage but Sparxx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up with Sparxx, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes Sparxx against the cage but Sparxx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Rodriquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.#T1#
Sparxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriquez is fending him off so far but Sparxx persists. Nope, Rodriquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparxx as he jumps to the side.
Sparxx attempts a counter takedown but Rodriquez avoids it well and moves away.
Rodriquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriquez off to one side.
Rodriquez looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Sparxx as Rodriquez shoots in.
Rodriquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparxx defends well and Rodriquez ends up having to push Sparxx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Sparxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Rodriquez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriquez stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Rodriquez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Rodriquez is being controlled 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.
Rodriquez is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriquez is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Sparxx staying calm.
Rodriquez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T7#
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rodriquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
Rodriquez struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Sparxx has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (6) vs (0) Rodriquez
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodriquez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (9) vs (0) Rodriquez
Sparxx is not going to allow Rodriquez to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx avoiding Rodriquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Rodriquez tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Rodriquez trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Sparxx not allowing Rodriquez to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Sparxx tries to get the hooks in deep but Rodriquez pushed the leg off.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rodriquez.#T14#
Sparxx has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rodriquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx 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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