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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 58 wins and 47 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nelson 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.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
MacGowan pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
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#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nelson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! MacGowan is tapping! Great win for Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stoned Nelson!
After winning the bout, Stoned Nelson 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 70 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.#TD#
Kersikov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kersikov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Kofel
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Kofel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Kofel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofel is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kofel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kofel working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into Kofel 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Kofel
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
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.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Kofel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kofel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov pushing down on Kofel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.#T5#
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Kofel
Kofel is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kofel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Kofel#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kofel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kofel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape. #T8#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Kofel from escaping the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kofel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kofel wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the action.#T10#
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.
Kofel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Kofel keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape.
Kofel is trying to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Kersikov continues to stall.
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.#T14#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Kofel tries to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kofel tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov 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 73 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 45 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Merlin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Merlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Merlin has control of an arm but McDonald manages to advance to Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) McDonald
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (4) McDonald#T2#
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position. #T4#
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T5#
Merlin stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.#T7#
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Merlin.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Merlin is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T10#
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Merlin stalling. #T12#
Merlin continues to stall.#T13#
More hug and hope from Merlin.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Merlin controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 30 wins and 39 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Ramirez holds on to Lavicci's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T2#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Lavicci laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T5#
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (0) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is looking to take Ramirez's back but instead Ramirez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Lavicci is taking a breather. Ramirez 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.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (15) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci wants to control the action but instead Ramirez gets a body lock and reverses into Lavicci's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci looking to control.
#T10#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez 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.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T11#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci is looking to pass Ramirez's guard but actually Ramirez recovers to full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to hold Lavicci in close to prevent damage but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T14#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci 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 41 wins and 24 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Juncker up against the cage.#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
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.#T2#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Juncker stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kulik gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
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.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Juncker
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Juncker
Juncker gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Juncker avoiding Kulik 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T7#
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Kulik just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB2#
Juncker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kulik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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.
#T9#
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
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.
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.#T10#
Kulik is trying to break free.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
#T11#
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.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T12#
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
Juncker controlling from the back.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T13#
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (9) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Catch Wrestler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ignatowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catch Wrestler tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatowski is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ignatowski has passed into half guard!
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler 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.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Catch Wrestler is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Ignatowski stalling.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Catch Wrestler is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Catch Wrestler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#T5#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face as Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski working away.#T6#
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Catch Wrestler denies him.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Catch Wrestler won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Catch Wrestler is controlling his hands well.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Catch Wrestler rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Catch Wrestler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (14) Ignatowski#T10#
Ignatowski is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Catch Wrestler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Catch Wrestler turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (14) Ignatowski#T11##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski controlling the position well. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it. #T12#
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatowski defends it well. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (18) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Catch Wrestler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (18) Ignatowski#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 43 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Notturna tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Notturna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Notturna pulls guard effortlessly.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Scott passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
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.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott stalling. #T2#
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Notturna defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Notturna gets back to full guard.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Notturna wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (3) Scott#T4#
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. #T6#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Scott controlling his opponent.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
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.#T11#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott 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 85 wins and 48 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 45 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.#T6#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jello trying to control the pace.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T7#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Wang is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Jello has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang isn't going anywhere.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Jello working away.#T11#
Jello just content to control the position.
Wang is not content to let Jello control the position.
Wang is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Wang tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position. #T12#
Wang trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (2) Wang
Jello controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is really stuck here.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands. #T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Wang
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T14#
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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 40 wins and 49 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sparxx as Balkan shoots in.
Balkan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sparxx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balkan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Balkan regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.#T1#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining 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.#T4#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan pulls Sparxx in to control the position. #SUB2#
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Balkan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the position here. #T5#
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T6#
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Balkan pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Balkan tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T10#
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balkan won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount. #T12#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Balkan trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T13#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx trying to advance position but Balkan counters by regaining guard. #T14#
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.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Tyrone Sparxx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 21 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turturro enables Rodriquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turturro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Let's hope that Turturro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Turturro.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#T4#
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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 is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Rodriquez stalling. #T5#
Turturro wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez not doing much 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.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well. #T6#
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position. #T9#
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Rodriquez 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
What's Turturro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T14#
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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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