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WP 65 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 60 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 50 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
MacGowan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald just content to control the position.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (9) McDonald
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
McDonald has control of MacGowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacGowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T7#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (12) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the RNC. #T8#
McDonald is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) McDonald
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (14) McDonald
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
MacGowan tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
MacGowan has a hand on McDonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (17) McDonald#T11#
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB2#
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is trying to control but McDonald manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (20) McDonald
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan 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.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
McDonald passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (23) McDonald
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 23 to 4.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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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 32 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lavicci has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Nelson trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson 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 controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T5#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci is trying to keep Nelson in close.
#T7#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Nelson stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T11#
Lavicci looking to control.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T12#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14##SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (6) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci taking a break here but Nelson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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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 4 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Catch Wrestler sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Catch Wrestler shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Catch Wrestler getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pulls Catch Wrestler in to control the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back looking for a leg! Kersikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kersikov manages to kick Catch Wrestler off! Catch Wrestler jumps back into Kersikov's guard.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T4##SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Catch Wrestler in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.#T6##SUB#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #T7#
Kersikov is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T8#
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (2) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Catch Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.#T11#
Catch Wrestler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T13#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov controls the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Catch Wrestler gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Bjj Catch Wrestler gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 42 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juncker showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Juncker is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.#T3#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Juncker 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.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T4#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Juncker continues to stall.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T9#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T12#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker taking a breather here.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Kersikov 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 in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.
Juncker controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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 44 wins and 26 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kulik clinches.
Turturro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulik is defending well.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
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!
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Turturro pulls Kulik in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #T4#
Kulik won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kulik frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Kulik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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 88 wins and 50 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 47 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Notturna looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Notturna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strega Notturna.
Notturna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Notturna gets a double leg takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Notturna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Notturna#T2#
Notturna pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Jello 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. #T3#
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello content to stall in guard 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.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T5#
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Jello is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Notturna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T11#
Jello pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Jello wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Jello is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Jello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T14#
Jello works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (4) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Notturna tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Moldy Jello 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 41 wins and 53 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balkan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Balkan is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Balkan is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez fails to advance to Balkan's back.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.#T3#
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Balkan is trying to break free.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Ramirez is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Ramirez is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
#T7#
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to improve position, pressing down on Ramirez's thigh with his hand. Ramirez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Balkan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Balkan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ramirez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Ramirez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 43 wins and 47 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Merlin has picked Wang up - he's going for a ride! Merlin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang is controlling Merlin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Wang trying to control the position here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Merlin is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
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.#T4#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Wang trying to control the position here.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T6#
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Wang.
Merlin is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Wang continues to stall.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
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 pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T14#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying '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 55 wins and 23 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 78 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rodriquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rodriquez scores with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T1#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
More stalling from Sparxx.#T3#
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount. #T4#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it. #T5#
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T7#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace. #T10#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
#T11#
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
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.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position. #T14#
Sparxx is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Scott
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T1#
Ignatowski stalling.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Scott
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Scott
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position. #T5#
Scott gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Scott
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T7#
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Scott
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.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.#T13#
Scott prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tyron Scott 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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