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WP 58 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 46 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for an americana but Kersikov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst MacGowan was thinking about the submission.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T2#
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T5#
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) MacGowan
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T6#
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
MacGowan is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kersikov stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) MacGowan#T8#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (5) MacGowan
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T9#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (7) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
Kersikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T10#
Kersikov wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
Kersikov 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 MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (17) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (20) vs (13) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Well, with MacGowan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T13#
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (13) MacGowan
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (24) vs (15) MacGowan
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T14#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 57 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kofel smiles and moves away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.#CL2#
Kofel has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kofel is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kofel slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kofel trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Ramirez pulls Kofel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kofel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kofel tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #T5#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez keeping hold of Kofel's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kofel is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
#T7#
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Kofel wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kofel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kofel defending well.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Kofel wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Kofel is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Kofel tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Kofel
Kofel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (3) Kofel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 44 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Kersikov shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Kersikov.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov just content to control the position. #T1#
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.#T3#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
McDonald is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Kersikov is stalling in 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.#T7#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T8#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov 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. #T11#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin controlling the position from side mount.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin controls the position.#T2#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T3#
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.
Merlin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (0) Lavicci#T4#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T5#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lavicci tries to control Merlin's head but Merlin pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Lavicci is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Xavier Merlin!
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. #T3#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juncker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juncker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juncker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs.
Juncker seems a little lost for a moment, as Ignatowski dominates the positioning.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control for a moment but Juncker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Juncker has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 48 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello with the counter takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.#CL#
Catch Wrestler has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Catch Wrestler drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (3) Jello
Catch Wrestler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jello's best efforts.#T1#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back.
Catch Wrestler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Catch Wrestler controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello 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 Catch Wrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (6) Jello
Catch Wrestler 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.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello controlling the position from side mount.
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.#T4#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (8) Jello
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello controlling from mount. #T5#
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (11) Jello
Jello is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Jello controlling from the back.#T6#
Jello is trying to stick to Catch Wrestler's back but Catch Wrestler 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 Catch Wrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (11) Jello
Jello has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Catch Wrestler controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello advances to half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Jello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (16) Jello
Catch Wrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Catch Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
Jello postures up.
#T13#
Jello controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 16 to 2.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Kulik is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
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.#T3#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik working a defensive guard but Scott passes into half guard.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kulik keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Scott stalling.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T7#
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott controlling the action here.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #T10#
Scott is controlling the pace.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T11#
Kulik is trying is best to control the position 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.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulik is holding on to half guard well.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Kulik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Scott#T13#
Scott working away.
Kulik seems a little lost for a moment, as Scott dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Scott is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 0.
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 92 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 44 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx 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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to control the position.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Wang pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to control.
Wang controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx 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.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T8#
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T9#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Wang is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T12#
Wang controlling the position.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T13#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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! Sparxx is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 42 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Notturna
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.
Turturro prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Turturro prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Notturna keeping hold of Turturro's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Notturna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Turturro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Notturna
Turturro controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Notturna wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Notturna regains half guard.
Turturro is taking a breather. Notturna 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.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Turturro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro is keen to just control but Notturna is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Notturna for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Notturna wants to sweep but Turturro has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (0) Notturna#T6#
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro slows the pace down.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Turturro keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T7#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro staying calm.
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.#T8#
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Turturro staying calm.#T9#
Turturro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Turturro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Turturro just content to control the position.
Notturna regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turturro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna keeping hold of Turturro's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #T14#
Notturna is holding on to half guard well.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 48 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 21 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balkan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan tries to control but Rodriquez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controls the action.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is really stuck 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.#T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control. #SUB2#
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.#T3#
Balkan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Balkan is really stuck here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Balkan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan controlling the position.
Rodriquez tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#T7#
Rodriquez being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Rodriquez is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it. #T9#
Rodriquez holding on.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.#T11#
Well, if Balkan 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.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Rodriquez won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Rodriquez controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 5.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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