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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 1 wins and 4 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kofel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan pushes down on Kofel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kofel sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Kofel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MacGowan 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 (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kofel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kofel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 40 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kersikov controlling McDonald's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T2#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov regains half guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (0) Kersikov#T3#
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) Kersikov#T4#
McDonald breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T5##T6#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
#T8#
McDonald is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kersikov trying to control here.
McDonald is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald 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.
McDonald'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.#T11#
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T13#
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T14#
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 71 wins and 42 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Etxeberria clinches with his opponent.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Etxeberria after a bit of a struggle.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Etxeberria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Etxeberria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Merlin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Etxeberria regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Etxeberria pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Merlin trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T6#
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Merlin is pushing down on Etxeberria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Etxeberria is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merlin prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Merlin stalling. #T7#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Etxeberria holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #T9#
Etxeberria pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face as Merlin controls the position.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
Etxeberria is letting Merlin control him for a moment.
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 can't. #T11#
Etxeberria regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Merlin is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Etxeberria is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria is controlling Merlin's trapped leg to prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working. #T13#
Etxeberria is being controlled here.
Merlin wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Etxeberria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 35 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ramirez has his hands clasped together but Catch Wrestler extends and breaks Ramirez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Catch Wrestler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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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 39 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Kulik leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kulik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's posture.#T2#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik stalling.
Juncker gets full guard.#T3#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik 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.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T6#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.#T10#
Kulik keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Kulik has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juncker 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!
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Juncker not doing much here.
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! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 36 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jello is trying to defend but Lavicci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello is controlling Lavicci's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello moves to his opponent's back but Lavicci bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Lavicci prevents Jello from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Jello recovers full guard.
Jello controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #T5#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Lavicci slows the pace down.
Jello is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Jello is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T7#
Lavicci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jello, who protects the arm well. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Jello tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T9#
Jello is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Jello
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (9) Jello#T10#
Lavicci tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Jello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (11) Jello
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello 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.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Jello has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (14) Jello
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (17) Jello
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (7) vs (20) Jello
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him. #T14#
Jello trying to control.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 20 to 7.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Notturna feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatowski doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Notturna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ignatowski won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna staying calm.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.#T2#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Notturna is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Notturna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
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: Notturna (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
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.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Ignatowski 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.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T7#
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (11) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna passes into half guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna'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.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Notturna has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (14) vs (4) Ignatowski
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Notturna content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T12#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notturna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna passes into half guard. #T14#
Ignatowski is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Notturna controlling the action here.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna 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 38 wins and 48 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balkan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Balkan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scott! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Scott
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan taking a break here but Scott is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Scott keeping hold of Balkan's head, controlling as best he can.
Balkan is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.#T3#
Balkan'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.
Balkan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Scott
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Balkan pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan wants to control but Scott passes easily into half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Scott is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Balkan 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: Balkan (6) vs (2) Scott#T7#
Scott is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan controlling the action here.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is concentrating on defense, preventing Balkan from advancing position.
Balkan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (9) vs (2) Scott#T9#
Scott is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Scott wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Scott is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Balkan working away.#T12#
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott keeping his opponent close.
Balkan staying calm.#T13#
Balkan trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #T14#
Scott tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Boris Balkan 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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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 43 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wang gets a double leg takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Wang'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.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.#T2#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##T5#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang preventing the sweep. #T6#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Turturro
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turturro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Turturro
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turturro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Turturro
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Wang is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Wang seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Further stalling from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 50 wins and 20 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 74 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sparxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.#T1##SUB#
Rodriquez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sparxx is defending well but eventually Rodriquez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sparxx has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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