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WP 67 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 10 wins and 7 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Nelson
Kersikov looking for a sweep but Nelson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (6) Nelson
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to control Nelson's body but Nelson pushes him off. Kersikov squirms to his side and now Nelson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (9) Nelson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Nelson controls the position.#SUB2#
Kersikov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nelson gets his way!
Nelson gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Nelson controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Nelson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kersikov tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov manages to buck him off and is now in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Kersikov passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Nelson is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (9) Nelson#T4#
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov postures up.#T5#
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
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.
Nelson holds on to Kersikov's head and controls the position momentarily.
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.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Nelson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kersikov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (9) Nelson
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Nelson manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (13) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nelson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Nelson controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
#T10#
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nelson.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nelson biding his time, controlling Kersikov. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nelson.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Nelson manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Nelson to control. #T12#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Nelson tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Nelson keeps control of the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Nelson manages to sink in the hooks.
Nelson tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Nelson has good solid back control here.
Nelson looking to hold on to the position here but Kersikov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T13#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Nelson stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (16) Nelson
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control but Nelson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (19) Nelson
Nelson is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
Nelson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kersikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Stoned Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 51 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McDonald is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said '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 37 wins and 48 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in and bounces Notturna off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Notturna pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Notturna 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.#T1#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Notturna advances to half guard.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Catch Wrestler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Notturna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Notturna looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Notturna controlling the pace for now.
Notturna takes Catch Wrestler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Catch Wrestler is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Notturna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catch Wrestler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Notturna manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Notturna is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Catch Wrestler pushed the leg off.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Notturna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Catch Wrestler's body.
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.
Catch Wrestler breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (8) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T7#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (10) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#T8#
Notturna passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Notturna trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
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.#T9#
Catch Wrestler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Catch Wrestler is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catch Wrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is in trouble now - Notturna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna is trying to take his opponent's back.
Notturna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (16) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't escape 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 controls the position.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Catch Wrestler turns into Notturna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (16) vs (6) Catch Wrestler
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Catch Wrestler controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A victorious Strega Notturna 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 43 wins and 49 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and clinches.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
Kulik wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
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 passes into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T3#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang trying to control here.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Wang is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Wang controlling the position well. #T7#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T9#
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wang is holding on tight.
#T10#
Wang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to control.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T13#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Kulik
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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 34 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 44 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T5#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Lavicci is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T9#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it. #T10#
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci looking to control.
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 pass the guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Lavicci keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kersikov wins on points by 3 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 54 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 51 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balkan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Jello
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jello controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello looking to control.
#T4#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Jello is in trouble now - Balkan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Jello
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape. #T5#
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Balkan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Balkan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Jello
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 wants to control for a moment but Jello uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T8#
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T9#
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Balkan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (0) Jello#T10#
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T11#
Balkan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balkan staying calm.#T12#
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Jello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (13) vs (0) Jello
Balkan looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan fails to advance to Jello's back.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Balkan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Balkan trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is controlling an arm, preventing Balkan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 25 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Juncker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Juncker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ramirez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juncker to the mat. Juncker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling the position.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez is trying to move to mount but Juncker reverses beautifully and ends up in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
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.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Juncker is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez working away.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Juncker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (12) Ramirez
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
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!#T11#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Juncker holds on for dear life, controlling Ramirez's posture momentarily.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ramirez.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker 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.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (15) Ramirez#T14#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 44 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turturro enables Merlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turturro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Merlin#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro 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.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Merlin
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Turturro can't escape the position.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (8) Merlin
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.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Turturro manages to control the position for a moment.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T6#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T8#
Merlin wants to control but Turturro has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Turturro is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (11) Merlin
Turturro tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position. #T9#
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (4) vs (11) Merlin
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.#SUB#
Turturro is cranking Merlin's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Merlin! He's tightened the choke and Merlin is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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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 97 wins and 79 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Ignatowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Ignatowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
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.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.#T2#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Sparxx has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
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.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T7#
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (4) Ignatowski#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from moving into mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Sparxx.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 57 wins and 23 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriquez wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Rodriquez pulls Scott into guard.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Scott wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
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 keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T4#
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (3) Scott
Rodriquez tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodriquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rodriquez stops Scott from passing to mount. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott laying and praying for a moment but Rodriquez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Rodriquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Rodriquez keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Scott postures up.
Rodriquez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T12#
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Scott stalling. #T13#
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rodriquez won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Rodriquez controlling the position well.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (6) Scott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez looks to move to half guard but instead Scott has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (8) Scott
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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