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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 26 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kersikov is in a bad position with McDonald working for a choke. Kersikov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Kersikov
McDonald being controlled for a moment. #T3#
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (9) Kersikov
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov is looking to take McDonald's back but instead McDonald gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov stalling. #T5#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T6#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position. #T8#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is being controlled here. #T9#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov slows the pace down. #T10#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
McDonald just holding on.#T11#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Well,McDonald is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T13#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (4) vs (17) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kersikov avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
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?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 57 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. MacGowan tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacGowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Catch Wrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is defending well. #T2#
Catch Wrestler controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan working away.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacGowan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is trying to control. Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Catch Wrestler is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Catch Wrestler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
An out of breath Shane MacGowan 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 44 wins and 59 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 49 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Balkan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balkan darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Balkan into the cage. #TD2#
Kersikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (0) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Balkan controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Balkan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balkan working away.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balkan in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.
Balkan tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him. #T3#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (6) vs (0) Kersikov#T6#
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Balkan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kersikov is surviving well by controlling Balkan's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Balkan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kersikov has worked his arm free - good work by Kersikov!
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Balkan is working for an americana but Kersikov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Balkan was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan controlling from the top position. #T9##SUB#
Balkan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balkan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Balkan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balkan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (2) Kersikov#T10##SUB#
Balkan 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: Balkan (8) vs (6) Kersikov
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Balkan 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.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov takes a little break here. Balkan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T13#
Kersikov controls the position.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is holding Kersikov down, trying to stall.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (6) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nelson looks for a takedown but Notturna sprawls well.#TD2#
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Nelson
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Nelson trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
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 pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Notturna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Nelson
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Notturna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Notturna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Notturna passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Notturna is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nelson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Notturna is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (2) Nelson
Notturna controlling his opponent.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to hold on but Notturna pushes him away. #T6#
Nelson is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (10) vs (2) Nelson#T7#
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Notturna gets his hands free as Nelson looks to control.
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Notturna controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Nelson wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Notturna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nelson.
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Notturna controls the position.
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Notturna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
Notturna controls the action.#T11#
Notturna tries to keep control of the position but Nelson is staying busy.
Notturna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Notturna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Notturna controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
#T12#
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nelson is really stuck here.
Notturna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Nelson tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
Notturna controlling from the back.#T14#
Notturna keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 55 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Jello feints the counter takedown.
Sparxx shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jello feints the counter takedown.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jello gets caught flat footed, as Sparxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #SUB2#
Jello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T2#
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Sparxx is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.#T7#
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Jello
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Jello is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
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.
Jello seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.#T10#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet. #T11#
Jello pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello trying to control the position.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.#T12#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Jello is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T13#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T14#
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Jello controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying '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 28 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski 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.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T7#
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T8#
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T12#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juncker sees it coming and defends easily.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Juncker is heads and Ignatowski is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gaston Juncker 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 83 wins and 47 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 69 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merlin to the ground. Turturro is now in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Merlin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Turturro#T1#
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Turturro looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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 controlling from mount.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merlin turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Turturro#T4#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Turturro keeping control of the position.
Turturro is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.#T6#
Merlin trying to move into half guard but instead Turturro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (7) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin working a defensive guard but Turturro passes into half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?#T7#
Turturro not doing much here.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin trying to control here.
#T8#
Merlin tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Merlin has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro 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: Merlin (4) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro looking to control.
#T10#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Turturro looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Turturro wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin trying to control but Turturro is having none of it. #T14#
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Turturro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Xavier Merlin 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 50 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Kulik pushes him off.#CL#
Kulik clinches. #TD#
Kulik pulls guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Kulik controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kulik is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott controlling from the top position. #T4#
Scott won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T5#
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
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#
Kulik wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kulik there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Kulik is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kulik can't escape the position.
#T11#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T12#
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Kulik tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyron Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 49 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.#TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T4#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T7#
Wang continues to stall.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang 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. #T8#
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T12#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T13#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 61 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Rodriquez.#TD2#
Lavicci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavicci but great work by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriquez dominates the positioning.
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount. #T1#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Lavicci stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T3#
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
#T5#
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Lavicci#T6#
Rodriquez is trying to control here but Lavicci has managed to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavicci 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.#T8#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
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 pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T10#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T11#
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Lavicci holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodriquez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (14) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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