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WP 62 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 21 wins and 47 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Kersikov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
#T5#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Kersikov#T7#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald can't escape the position.
#T8#
McDonald regains half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10##T11#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T13#
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (10) Kersikov
McDonald is being controlled here.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, 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 58 wins and 49 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson prevents MacGowan from moving into mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan gets full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson 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.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Nelson 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.#T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into half guard.
#T4#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
#T5#
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Nelson
Despite being in a bad position, Nelson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Nelson trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Nelson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nelson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nelson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nelson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nelson is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Nelson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan 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 42 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juncker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control here.
Juncker trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
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.#T5#
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.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T10#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Juncker stops Kulik from passing to mount.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Juncker regains half guard.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T12#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker keeping control of the position.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik 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#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
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.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Kersikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lavicci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lavicci has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.#T9#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
#T10#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T11#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T14#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 45 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Notturna trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Ramirez#T2#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T3#
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna continues to stall.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up. #T4#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna passes into half guard.
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T6#
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Notturna is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T7#
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (12) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez working away.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T9#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez controlling from side mount.
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Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T10#
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (15) Ramirez#T11#
Notturna tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Notturna tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Notturna has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (15) Ramirez#T13#
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Notturna 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.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 46 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Catch Wrestler! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Wang wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep but Wang has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T1#
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T2#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Catch Wrestler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Wang controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T5#
Wang controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is looking to advance position but Catch Wrestler won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Wang stalling.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but Wang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#T7#
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler is holding Wang down, trying to stall.#T8#
Wang slows the pace down.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (12) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.#T12#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 51 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin feints and as Balkan raises his hands in defense, Merlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Merlin
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Merlin easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (7) Merlin
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Balkan regains half guard.
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (10) Merlin
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Merlin tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
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 wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T3#
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Balkan wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan manages to control the position for a moment.#T5#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T6#
Merlin tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan holds on, trying desperately to control.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balkan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (13) Merlin
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Balkan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (15) Merlin
Balkan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T10#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Balkan wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (18) Merlin
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (20) Merlin#T14#
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 20 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin 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 55 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 62 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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 Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to take Turturro's back but Turturro rolls and after a scramble, Turturro ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Turturro to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to hold Turturro in close to prevent damage but Turturro has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
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!#T7#
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Turturro stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Turturro from advancing position.
Well, if Turturro 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #T12#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 48 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Jello pushes him off.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Jello circles away.
Jello feints the counter takedown.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jello avoids it really well and circles away.
And Jello tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyron Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Scott tries to clinch there but Jello circles away.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Jello as Scott shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Jello. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Jello.
Jello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Jello leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott wants to clinch.
And Jello tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Jello#T3#
Jello seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Jello is trying to keep Scott in close.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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#
Jello pulls Scott in to control the position.
Jello looking to control.
Jello controlling the position.#T6#
Jello looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott advances to half guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Jello#T8#
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Scott trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello is trying to control but Scott passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (11) vs (0) Jello
Jello has one of Scott's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T10#
Jello tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott working away.#T11#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Scott stalls from top position.
Scott trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T12#
Jello is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Jello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Jello has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (14) vs (0) Jello
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 14 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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 95 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Sparxx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Sparxx 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#
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx controlling the position.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Sparxx controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
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 is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Rodriquez is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T7#
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Rodriquez is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriquez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (6) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx working away.
Rodriquez tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Rodriquez tries to control but Sparxx manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (9) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx controls the position.
Rodriquez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparxx tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away. #T13#
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx 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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