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WP 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 59 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Balkan gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Catch Wrestler seems a little lost for a moment, as Balkan dominates the positioning.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Catch Wrestler defends it.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Catch Wrestler trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Balkan content just to control the position here. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Balkan looking to secure an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler defends it well.
Balkan tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan wants to control but instead Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working.
Balkan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (10) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Balkan controlling from mount. #T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to improve his position but instead Balkan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (13) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Balkan not allowing Catch Wrestler to control his hands. #SUB#
Balkan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Catch Wrestler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5##SUB#
Balkan tightening his grip on Catch Wrestler, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Catch Wrestler pushed the leg off.
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
Balkan gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6##SUB#
Balkan tightening his grip on Catch Wrestler, looking for the choke.
Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
#T7#
Balkan is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off. #SUB#
Balkan working for a choke but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Balkan manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for the choke from the back position but Catch Wrestler is controlling his hands well.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Balkan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Catch Wrestler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan is keen to just control but Catch Wrestler is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balkan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Balkan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
Balkan is trying to control. Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Catch Wrestler still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Catch Wrestler has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T11#
Balkan is trying to control Catch Wrestler's posture but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Balkan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Catch Wrestler's best efforts.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it. #T12#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Catch Wrestler is now in half guard. #T13#
Balkan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
Catch Wrestler is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Catch Wrestler has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, 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 8 wins and 14 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Kersikov dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Kersikov's head and hops out.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson regains half guard.#T1#
Nelson controlling the position well.
Nelson tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (4) vs (7) Kersikov#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Nelson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (4) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to take Nelson's back but Nelson rolls and after a scramble, Nelson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nelson to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (6) vs (9) Kersikov#T4#
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson 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: Nelson (6) vs (11) Kersikov#T5#
Kersikov trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T6#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (8) vs (11) Kersikov
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there. #T9#
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
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 moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T12#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
#T13#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (11) vs (11) Kersikov#T14#
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is holding Nelson down, trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nelson tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nelson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nelson takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A relieved looking Stoned Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 56 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacGowan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
MacGowan has left one of his arms exposed and McDonald doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. MacGowan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 48 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Notturna quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Kersikov prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.#T2#
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T3#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Kersikov is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Notturna controls the position.
Notturna trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Notturna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notturna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov stops Notturna from passing to mount. #T8#
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Notturna controlling the position.
What's Kersikov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Notturna controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Notturna working away.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from moving into mount.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.#T11#
Kersikov prevents Notturna from improving position.
Kersikov being controlled for a moment.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T14#
Notturna controls the position.
Notturna advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Notturna wants to control the action but instead Kersikov gets a body lock and reverses into Notturna's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (4) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Strega Notturna 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. |
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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 27 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 54 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker feints and as Jello raises his hands in defense, Juncker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Jello
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Juncker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juncker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Juncker is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Juncker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juncker trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello looking to control.
#T7#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T9#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T10#
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
More stalling from Jello.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Jello has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Juncker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Jello
Jello is not content to let Juncker control the 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker 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.
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 84 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik drives through with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
Kulik won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Kulik 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.#T2#
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kulik
Sparxx is not content to let Kulik control the position. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Sparxx is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it. #T4#
Kulik trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Kulik
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik controlling from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away. #T8#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Sparxx has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kulik's lack of action.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Sparxx is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (10) Kulik
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx regains half guard.#T13#
Kulik stalling.
Kulik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Kulik wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 50 wins and 68 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 44 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ignatowski 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.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it. #T2#
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Turturro's back.
Ignatowski looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
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.#T5#
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Turturro has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Turturro controlling the position.
Ignatowski 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. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro controlling the position.
Ignatowski pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro 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 sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (10) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T12#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T13#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Ignatowski is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 12 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 68 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott#T1#
Ramirez is staying tight to Scott's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T2#
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T3#
Scott wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 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.#T5#
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Ramirez wants to control the action but instead Scott gets a body lock and reverses into Ramirez's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Scott
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
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.#T6#
Scott postures up.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T7#
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control but Scott postures up.
#T9#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Scott 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#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (5) Scott
Scott wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 39 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 46 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavicci to the ground. Merlin is now in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T1#
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 (2) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Merlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Merlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merlin's legs.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Lavicci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merlin is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is staying tight to Merlin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Merlin prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Merlin trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape. #T6#
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Merlin gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Lavicci prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Merlin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Merlin reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
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 (12) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lavicci to get the leverage.
Merlin is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (15) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Merlin doesn't allow it.
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.#T14#
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci tries to control but Merlin wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci 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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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 49 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.#TD#
Wang scores with a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T1#
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez 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: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
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.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
#T4#
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Wang controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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: Wang (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Wang controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T7#
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Rodriquez's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Wang is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T11#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.#T12#
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.#T13#
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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