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WP 53 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 38 wins and 35 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kofel as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov sets himself, and Kofel steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.#CL2#
Kofel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kersikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kofel regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Kofel#SUB2#
Kofel 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 Kofel 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 Kofel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xylon Kofel!
A victorious Xylon Kofel 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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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 38 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Kersikov against the ropes but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald 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) McDonald
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kersikov is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald controlling from side mount.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
What's Kersikov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McDonald happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
McDonald is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Kersikov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep but McDonald has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (11) McDonald
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as McDonald stalls from top position.#T9#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T10#
McDonald happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side 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.
McDonald slows the pace down. #T11#
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T12#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
McDonald 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.
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kersikov gets full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (14) McDonald
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 14 to 0.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Etxeberria wants to clinch.#TD2#
Etxeberria shoots in and gets a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etxeberria is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello 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.
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.
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria postures up.
#T2#
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etxeberria manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Jello passes into half guard. #T3#
Etxeberria is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Jello tries to move to mount but Etxeberria blocks the move with his legs.
Jello takes a little break here. Etxeberria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria is being controlled here. #T5#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Jello taking a breather here.
Etxeberria 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.#T6#
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Etxeberria tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (2) Etxeberria
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Etxeberria is in bad spot here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Etxeberria doesn't escape.
Etxeberria just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Etxeberria is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is trying to stick to Etxeberria's back but Etxeberria is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Etxeberria. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Etxeberria
Jello managing to control the position. #T10#
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Etxeberria won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Etxeberria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully.
Jello has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello is trying to control the position but Etxeberria postures up. #T13#
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Etxeberria won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by Kulik.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kulik forces Juncker back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Kulik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulik manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Juncker is trying to improve his position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Juncker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker 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.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.#T8#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T9#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T10#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T13#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (4) Kulik#T14#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 42 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
And MacGowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
MacGowan controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T3#
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.#T4#
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T6#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez 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.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T8#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez not doing much here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T10#
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control.#SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Ramirez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ramirez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!
Ramirez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
#T13##SUB2#
Ramirez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #T14#
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
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 40 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T1#
Lavicci is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full 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.#T2#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Turturro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Turturro prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci is controlling Turturro's posture.#T5#
Lavicci 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#
Lavicci is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T7#
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Turturro stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T10#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Turturro stalls from top position.#T11#
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard. #T13#
Well, if Lavicci 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.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Turturro is having none of it. #T14#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Lavicci 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 38 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 40 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merlin is defended easily by Wang.
Merlin shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Wang continues to stall.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wang looking to control.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Merlin has passed into half guard.
Wang trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Wang is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T5#
Merlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T6#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin tries to push Wang's head away but Wang is holding on tight.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Wang tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang controlling the position well.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang 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: Wang (4) vs (5) Merlin#SUB#
Merlin fending off the submission attempt from Wang. #T9#
Merlin turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Merlin
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: Wang (6) vs (7) Merlin
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (9) Merlin#T10#
Merlin 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.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (9) Merlin
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (9) Merlin#SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Merlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (11) vs (13) Merlin#T11#
Merlin working away.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Wang bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T12#
Wang won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang trying to control here.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang controlling the position well. #T13#
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang 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: Wang (15) vs (13) Merlin#SUB#
Wang has got one arm under Merlin's chin. This could be trouble... Merlin trying to control the other hand but Wang gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Merlin has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 40 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott postures up.
#T1#
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna is trying to keep Scott in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scott 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) Scott
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Scott
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
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.
Notturna controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Notturna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott controlling the action here.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Scott takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (7) Scott#T5#
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. #T6#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Scott avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Scott controlling from mount. #T7#
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T8#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling his opponent.
It looks like Scott 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.#T10#
Scott looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scott can't control as he wanted to and Notturna manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Notturna trying to control here.
#T14#
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 7 to 2.
Tyron Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 47 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan dives in and scores a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan postures up.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balkan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Balkan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Balkan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan postures up.
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 Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (0) Ignatowski
Balkan takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan working away.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T7#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T8#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (14) vs (0) Ignatowski
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Balkan controlling from mount. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Ignatowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Balkan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (17) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan fails to advance to Ignatowski's back.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski 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: Balkan (17) vs (2) Ignatowski
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!#T14#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 19 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparxx, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparxx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx tries to advance position but instead Rodriquez slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rodriquez controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Rodriquez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it. #T9#
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx moves into full mount! Rodriquez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Sparxx#T10#
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape. #T11#
Sparxx wants to take Rodriquez's back but he can't do it this time.
Rodriquez gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T12#
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 7 to 0. Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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