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WP 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov trying to control here.
#T3#
Sparxx not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Sparxx stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T6#
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T10#
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Sparxx'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Sparxx trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining 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.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx 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 51 wins and 31 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and bounces Kulik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Notturna has moved into half guard.
Notturna prevents Kulik from improving his position.
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.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Notturna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Kulik is trying to reverse the position but instead Notturna has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (8) Notturna
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
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.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB2#
Notturna is persistently looking for the submission but Kulik is defending it well.
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
Let's hope that Notturna 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.#T4#
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik tries to break free.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Kulik rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Notturna not allowing Kulik to control his hands. #T5#
Notturna controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna controls the position.
More stalling from Notturna.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna is trying to stick to Kulik's back but Kulik is turning into Notturna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Notturna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kulik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Notturna#T7#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Notturna pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position. #T8#
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (10) Notturna
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna 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.
Notturna with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Yet more stalling tactics from Notturna.
It looks like Notturna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna controlling the action here.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #T14#
Notturna controlling the action here.
Kulik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins 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 70 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott 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.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #T2#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T4#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.#T5#
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T6#
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it. #T7#
Scott trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Scott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 46 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavicci! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rodriquez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T4#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T6##T7#
Rodriquez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
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.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#T10#
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (9) Rodriquez#T11#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (12) Rodriquez
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.#T13#
Lavicci has one of Rodriquez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T14#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lavicci holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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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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 51 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 47 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Merlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.#TD2#
Merlin gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.#T1#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Merlin stalling.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Merlin stalling.
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.#T2#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Wang controlling the position.#T3#
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T4#
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Wang seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Merlin
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Merlin
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T7#
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T9#
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.
Further stalling from Wang.
More hug and hope from Wang.#T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T11##T12#
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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