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WP 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 36 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Kulik's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#T2#
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T3#
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
Kulik keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for submissions but instead, Kulik has regained full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
McDonald looking to control.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Kulik is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald 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 is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T8#
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T13#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kulik controls the position.#T14#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Einstein gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Einstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Einstein. #SUB#
Einstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Einstein eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein 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.
Einstein pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein preventing the sweep.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Einstein trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein'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.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T4#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einstein defends it easily.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T5##SUB#
Einstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Einstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
MacGowan won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.#SUB#
Einstein looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
#SUB#
Einstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#T7#
MacGowan is fighting to break Einstein's control of his arms but Einstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein trying to control the position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Einstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Einstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Einstein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Einstein (8) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Einstein tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is not content to let Einstein control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
Einstein wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T11#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
#T12#
Well, if Einstein 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.
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein controlling the pace.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T13#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Einstein being controlled here momentarily.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls Einstein in to control the position. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Einstein postures up.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is pulling down on Einstein's head to control his posture.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Einstein moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Einstein (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacGowan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Einstein controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einstein takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Albert Einstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kersikov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wang is tightening it up a little... Kersikov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kersikov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kersikov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Long Wang!
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Volodymyr Kersikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Juncker is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.#T3#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##T8#
Juncker prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T9#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.#T10#
Further stalling from Ramirez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T12#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.
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.
#T13#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 45 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 55 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to control.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro
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 (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T6#
Turturro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Turturro#T7#
Good control from Ignatowski.
Turturro breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T8#
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Turturro
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (9) Turturro
Turturro controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ignatowski is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (12) Turturro#T12#
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (12) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (14) Turturro
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard. #T13#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (17) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (17) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 66 wins and 35 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1#
Lavicci is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Merlin staying calm.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci regains 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.
Merlin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Lavicci is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T5#
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T7#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Lavicci has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Lavicci passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Merlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lavicci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merlin sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T13#
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci has his foot on Merlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merlin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavicci seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin 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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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 26 wins and 37 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 16 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Notturna gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez trying to move into half guard but instead Notturna has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Rodriquez#T4#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Rodriquez#T5#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna trying to control the position here. #T6#
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T7#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controls the position. #T8#
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Notturna tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position. #T9#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Notturna is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriquez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (9) Rodriquez#T10#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Notturna is holding on tight.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Notturna holds on to Rodriquez as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T13#
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Rodriquez wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez 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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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 32 wins and 43 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kersikov manages to pull guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in to control the position.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan staying calm.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5##SUB#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T7#
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T9##SUB#
Balkan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (3) vs (2) Kersikov
Balkan has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kersikov is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it. #T11#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (3) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard. #T13#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T14#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balkan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 7.
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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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 79 wins and 40 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 72 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Sparxx fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jello did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Sparxx#T1#
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparxx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Sparxx#T2#
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Sparxx dominates the positioning.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jello gets full guard.
Jello keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T3#
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello trying to control the position here. #T4#
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Jello looking to control but Sparxx passes into 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.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Sparxx controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to move to mount but Jello blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Jello wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Jello is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx just content to control the position.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Jello being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx just content to control the position. #T10#
Jello is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Jello stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face as Sparxx controls the position. #T11#
Jello is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Sparxx controls the position.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Jello is looking to reverse the position.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Jello tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Sparxx dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 8 to 0. Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tyrone Sparxx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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