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WP 51 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 41 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Kofel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kofel 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.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (5) McDonald#T1#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kofel is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kofel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofel is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kofel gets full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kofel is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kofel working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel stops McDonald from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Kofel can't escape the position.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kofel is working to get back to half guard.
Kofel regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kofel is having none of it.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom. #T8#
McDonald stalling.
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!#T9#
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kofel is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kofel working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Kofel regains half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Kofel is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
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.
Well, if McDonald 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.
Kofel works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kofel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kofel momentarily but Kofel frees himself. #T13#
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kofel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kofel.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kofel 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.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 11 to 2.
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Etxeberria clinches.
Ramirez fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Etxeberria to the mat.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to his closed guard and prevents Etxeberria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Ramirez has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Ramirez 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.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez 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.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Etxeberria's head. It's preventing any offense from Etxeberria, at least for the moment.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Etxeberria sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria stalling. #T12#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Etxeberria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etxeberria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Etxeberria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Etxeberria is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 41 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kulik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik working away.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Kulik controls the position.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
Kulik working away.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A control attempt from MacGowan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulik passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
#T9#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kulik biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (16) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T11#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik'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.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 45 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.
Juncker looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juncker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker#T1#
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Juncker pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T3#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker looking to control.
#T4#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Jello stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Juncker
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T6#
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello managing to control the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T9#
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 2.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro controlling the action here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Turturro controlling the pace.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Turturro 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.#T3#
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T4#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
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!
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the position well. #T6#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Turturro stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro postures up.
#T10#
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kersikov has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov looking to control.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kersikov is controlling Turturro's posture.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T14#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Volodymyr Kersikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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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 67 wins and 36 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Wang won't allow it.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Wang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T4#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang trying to control the position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang controlling the position.#T6#
More stalling from Wang.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Wang
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Wang
Wang has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kersikov has recovered full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Wang
Wang managing to control the position. #T13#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T14#
Wang looking to control.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Wang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Wang wins on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Long Wang 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 69 wins and 39 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Scott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Scott
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott is trying to escape the position but Merlin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Merlin slows the pace down.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Scott is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Merlin dominates the positioning.#T4#
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #T5#
Merlin is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scott keeps Merlin under control for a moment.#T6#
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scott's legs.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (5) vs (4) Scott#T7#
Merlin is trying to break free.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Merlin tries to roll but Scott sticks to his back.
Scott is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Scott controls the position.
Merlin tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Scott is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Merlin trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
Let's hope that Scott 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.#T10#
Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Merlin holding on to Scott's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Merlin is really stuck here.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Merlin is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Merlin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Merlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
#T14#
Merlin tries to escape the position.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Merlin's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 46 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
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.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Ignatowski working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Balkan is not content to let Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balkan pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Balkan pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Balkan has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T8#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T11#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away. #T12#
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T14#
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (12) Ignatowski
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (15) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but Balkan is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 0.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 29 wins and 32 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 19 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.#TD2#
Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T1#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T2#
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.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T4#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T5#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Lavicci is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in to control the position. #T9#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Rodriquez#T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rodriquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails with the takedown.
Notturna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Sparxx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Notturna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparxx somewhat.#TD2#
Sparxx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is staying tight to Notturna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sparxx is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (6) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx fails to move to back control. #T3#
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #T5#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Sparxx prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Notturna wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (9) Sparxx
Notturna trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Sparxx controlling the position well here. Notturna rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Notturna trying to control but not successfully.
Notturna is really stuck here.
#T11#
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T12#
Notturna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.#T14#
Notturna just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna breaks Sparxx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (9) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 9 to 2. 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. |
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