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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 10 wins and 9 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 53 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard. #T1#
MacGowan is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T2#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T3#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T4#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T5#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov working away.#T8#
MacGowan tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov 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.
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) MacGowan#T9#
Kersikov pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (26) vs (6) MacGowan#T11#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (26) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (30) vs (8) MacGowan
Kersikov controls the position from side control.#T12#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (33) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (33) vs (12) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Kersikov turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (35) vs (12) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 35 to 12.
A victorious Roman Kersikov 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 75 wins and 45 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T3#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#T7#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (2) McDonald#T8#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald can't escape the position.
#T9#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
McDonald stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T11#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDonald is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (15) vs (2) McDonald#T12#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T14##SUB#
Kersikov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McDonald taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Juncker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juncker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage. #T1#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture. #T3#
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T4#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to control.
#T5#
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Nelson#T6#
Nelson 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.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (8) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson prevents Juncker from improving position.
The referee asks Juncker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Juncker prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Juncker working away.
Juncker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Nelson tries to control but Juncker manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Good control from Juncker.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Juncker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape.
Nelson tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juncker's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (11) vs (4) Nelson#T11#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (13) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson controlling Juncker's posture. #T12##SUB2#
Nelson has an active guard here but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Juncker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#T14#
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (16) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to take Nelson's back here but Nelson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Gaston Juncker 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 89 wins and 53 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Catch Wrestler is quick to defend against it.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Catch Wrestler dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Catch Wrestler's head and hops out.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Jello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Catch Wrestler passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass into half guard but Jello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jello is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Catch Wrestler up and slammed him! Catch Wrestler can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.#T4#
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Catch Wrestler to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.#T5#
Jello keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
I would not like to be Catch Wrestler right now.
Jello is trying to stick to Catch Wrestler's back but Catch Wrestler is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Catch Wrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Catch Wrestler 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 (12) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T8#
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (17) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (20) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is really stuck here.
Jello controls the action.
Jello'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.#T9#
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Good control from Jello.
Jello 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 tries to break free.
Jello controlling from the back.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Catch Wrestler right now.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Jello continues to stall.
Jello is not going to allow Catch Wrestler to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jello keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Jello biding his time, controlling Catch Wrestler.
Jello gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control. #T14#
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Catch Wrestler right now.
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Catch Wrestler's body.
Jello controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense.
Kulik's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kulik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Notturna manages to pull guard.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik passes Notturna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (3) Kulik
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Notturna has one of Kulik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna prevents Kulik from moving into mount. #T3#
Notturna tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
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.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position here.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (3) Kulik
Kulik is trying to keep Notturna in close.
#T6#
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik 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. #T10#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T11#
Notturna has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
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.#T14#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 43 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 45 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (6) Merlin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T3#
Merlin is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is controlling Merlin's posture.#T6#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lavicci controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T7#
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Merlin
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #T8#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Merlin#T10#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T11#
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lavicci controlling Merlin's posture. #T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Merlin
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Lavicci stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (8) Merlin
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merlin's legs. #T14#
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him.
Lavicci staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin 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 57 wins and 25 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang moves to clinch but Rodriquez breaks away #TD#
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling Rodriquez's posture. #T1#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet. #T4#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Wang controlling the action here.#T6#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the pace. #T7#
Rodriquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?#T8#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T11#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
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.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 55 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balkan as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Balkan, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Balkan against the cage but Balkan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balkan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balkan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balkan's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Balkan's thigh. Balkan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T1#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T2#
Ramirez pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Balkan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balkan controlling the position well.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T5#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Balkan is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stalling.
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!
Balkan is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (4) vs (5) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez wants to escape the position.
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Balkan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Balkan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ramirez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (7) Ramirez#T9##SUB#
Balkan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ramirez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.#T10#
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balkan 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.#T11#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T12#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T13##SUB#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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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 60 wins and 41 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 80 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignatowski off to one side.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Ignatowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparxx shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
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 stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ignatowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ignatowski attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparxx was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski pulls Sparxx in to control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Ignatowski's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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!#T6#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Sparxx#T7#
Sparxx taking a breather here.
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Sparxx not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Sparxx.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Sparxx controls the action.#T14#
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.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx 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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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 33 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Turturro gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Turturro feints the counter takedown.
Turturro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controlling from the top position. #T1#
It looks like Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T2#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB#
Scott is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Turturro has his hands clasped together but Scott extends and breaks Turturro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Scott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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