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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 77 wins and 50 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
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#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Catch Wrestler to the mat! Catch Wrestler manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov takes a little break here. Catch Wrestler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Kersikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Catch Wrestler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kersikov's guard! Nice work there by Catch Wrestler! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov 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.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov controls the action.#T5#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Catch Wrestler's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catch Wrestler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Catch Wrestler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T7#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Catch Wrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Catch Wrestler works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Catch Wrestler wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Catch Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Catch Wrestler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Catch Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #T14#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Catch Wrestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (7) Catch Wrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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 26 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 57 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has McDonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture. #T1#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #T3#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald 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: McDonald (8) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald working away.#T5#
McDonald controlling the position.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that MacGowan 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.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacGowan.#T8#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T9#
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T10#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T11#
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (4) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald working away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
McDonald tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
#T14#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 92 wins and 56 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 59 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Balkan is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in and bounces Jello off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello controlling the position.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Balkan trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T2#
Balkan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Balkan has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan holds of for dear life.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (2) Balkan
Jello not allowing Balkan to control his hands.
Balkan is trying to break free.
#T4#
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Jello working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Balkan 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#
Balkan breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Balkan 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.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jello trying to control the position.
#T8#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balkan postures up.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Jello controlling the position.
Balkan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jello defends it well. #T10#
Balkan trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jello's guard.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balkan.
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (7) Balkan#T11#
Balkan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T12#
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Jello is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Jello keeps Balkan under control for a moment.#T14#
Balkan slows the pace down.
Balkan laying and praying for a moment but Jello takes advantage and regains half guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, 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 9 wins and 15 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Nelson controls from the top position.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nelson in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson slows the pace down. #T1#
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Kersikov prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nelson swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Nelson controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov 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. #T4#
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Nelson trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nelson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA II, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pulls Nelson in to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
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 (4) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson trying to control the position.
#T9#
Nelson working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (6) vs (7) Kersikov
Nelson tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Nelson trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Nelson trying to control here.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Nelson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Nelson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (6) vs (10) Kersikov#T12#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson prevents Kersikov from improving position.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Nelson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 6.
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. |
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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 100 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 70 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparxx, which made it look bad. #TD#
Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Turturro
Sparxx 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.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparxx passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Sparxx is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control here.
#T5#
Turturro is trying to control but Sparxx passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling from side mount.
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Sparxx has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Turturro#T6#
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T9#
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Turturro tries to control Sparxx's body but Sparxx pushes him off. Turturro squirms to his side and now Sparxx has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (13) vs (0) Turturro#T10#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Sparxx avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (13) vs (2) Turturro
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
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!
Sparxx pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T12#
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Turturro
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Turturro has a hand on Sparxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sparxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (18) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (21) vs (2) Turturro
Sparxx is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Turturro is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (21) vs (4) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
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.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Ignatowski#T3#
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Notturna stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ignatowski has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T6#
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Notturna advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T10#
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna passes Ignatowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to get back to full guard but Notturna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Notturna controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Notturna fails to advance to Ignatowski's back.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #T13#
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Notturna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (10) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Strega Notturna 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 31 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulik feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Juncker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juncker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Kulik is taking a breather. Juncker 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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T3#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
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.#T5#
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker#T7#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Kulik 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.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Juncker#T10#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker trying to control the position.
#T13#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 37 wins and 19 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is taking a breather. Scott 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.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Scott gets full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Scott has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ramirez stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez 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. #T6##SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T8#
Scott tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott regains half guard.#T9#
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T10#
Scott is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T12#
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #T14#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 40 wins and 45 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 47 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Merlin.
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.#TD2#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lavicci stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin working away.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
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Lavicci wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
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.
Merlin in the domination position with Lavicci hanging on.
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (6) Merlin#T4#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T5#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T6#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Lavicci manages to control the position for a moment.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
#T8#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin advances to half guard. #T9#
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T11#
Lavicci is controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Merlin#T12#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Lavicci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Merlin reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Merlin
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 62 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang pushes Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriquez 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.#TD2#
Wang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Rodriquez to get half guard.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T6#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (8) Wang#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T8#
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working. #T9#
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is trying to control here but Rodriquez has managed to regain half guard.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (14) Wang
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang controlling the pace. #T12#
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang not doing much here.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (17) Wang#T14#
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Rodriquez to get half guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 17 to 2.
Long Wang is the new super heavyweight champion!
Long Wang 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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