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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 5 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
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.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Catch Wrestler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T1#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T2#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Catch Wrestler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Catch Wrestler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Catch Wrestler controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Catch Wrestler is defending the position. #T9#
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov mounts Catch Wrestler! Really nice guard pass there!
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (7) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for the choke but no joy.
Kersikov prevents Catch Wrestler from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control momentarily.
Catch Wrestler controls the position.#T14#
Kersikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kersikov won't enjoy being in this position. Catch Wrestler looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kersikov is tapping - it's over boys! Catch Wrestler picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGowan sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T1#
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #T2#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#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 (2) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald postures up.
#SUB#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) McDonald
MacGowan holds of for dear life.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) McDonald
MacGowan is really stuck here.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
McDonald avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) McDonald#T10#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan controlling the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T12#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
MacGowan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T13#
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T14#
MacGowan stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (14) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan takes McDonald's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (17) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
McDonald just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 18 to 17.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 44 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T2#
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
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.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T8#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T10#
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T11##SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T12##SUB2#
Kersikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nelson.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.#T13##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Nelson is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Kulik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kulik manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik 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.
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.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang not doing much here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T6#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang controlling from mount.
More stalling from Wang.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Wang trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #T11#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Kulik to get half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
It looks like Wang 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.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Long Wang, 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 89 wins and 52 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Jello tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Jello won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lavicci jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Jello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #T2#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci fails to advance to Jello's back. #T3#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Jello seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Jello trying to control the position.
Lavicci 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 (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T5#
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Jello postures up. #T6#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Jello advances to half guard.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Jello is controlling the pace.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T10#
Jello is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Jello is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.#T11#
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T13#
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (8) Lavicci
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said '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 New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 45 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 48 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Notturna did well to prevent Merlin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Notturna
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Notturna is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
Notturna is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Notturna controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Notturna is controlling Merlin's posture.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Notturna controlling Merlin's posture.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Merlin won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T3#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Merlin trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Notturna controlling Merlin's posture. #T4#
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin 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: Merlin (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Notturna stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
It looks like Notturna 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.
Merlin looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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. #T9#
Notturna is pushing down on Merlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Merlin 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.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.#T12#
Notturna 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 pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T13#
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Merlin won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Notturna has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ramirez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
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#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T4#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T6#
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (5) vs (7) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez but Ramirez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker won't let him. #T8#
Ramirez tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Ramirez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Juncker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Ramirez tries to break free.
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker 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.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Juncker is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Juncker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juncker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T12#
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is being controlled here.
Ramirez working away.
Juncker looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is having none of it. #T14#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
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 59 wins and 41 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 54 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
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 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.
Ignatowski pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Balkan has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Balkan regains half guard.
Ignatowski prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Balkan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to control the action but instead Balkan gets a body lock and reverses into Ignatowski's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Balkan#T5#
Balkan advances to half guard.
Balkan is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan 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.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balkan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T7#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ignatowski is controlling Balkan's trapped leg to prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balkan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Balkan stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Balkan moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Ignatowski has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) Balkan
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Balkan keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Balkan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balkan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T12#
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Balkan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 48 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 24 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turturro with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez postures up.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro trying to control the position.
#T1#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #SUB#
Rodriquez lying in Turturro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Turturro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rodriquez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 32 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 79 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Sparxx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparxx smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Scott drives through and clinches with Sparxx against the ropes.
Scott jumps guard but Sparxx turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sparxx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Scott drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott controlling Sparxx's posture. #T4#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott looking to control.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Scott is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Sparxx 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.#T10#
Sparxx pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount. #T11#
Scott is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Scott tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position. #T12#
Sparxx stalling.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#T13#
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Sparxx trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
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! Scott is heads and Sparxx is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Scott takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott 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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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