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WP 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 48 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 47 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Lavicci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
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.
Lavicci trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Ignatowski
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ignatowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (9) vs (8) Ignatowski
Lavicci has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in but Juncker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Juncker is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov stalling.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T8#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Kersikov staying calm.#T9#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from moving into mount. #T10#
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T11#
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov'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.#T14#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 49 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merlin wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merlin.#TD2#
Merlin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Merlin
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Scott is controlling Merlin's posture.
Scott continues to stall.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Merlin stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Scott is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it. #T3#
Scott is trying to escape the position but Merlin is controlling the position.
It looks like Merlin 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.
Scott is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Scott regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Scott is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Scott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott controlling the position.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (8) Merlin
Scott is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin controls the position.#T7#
Scott is not content to let Merlin control the position. #T8#
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Merlin working away.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Merlin has control of an arm but Scott manages to advance to Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (8) Merlin#T10#
Merlin tries to break free.
Scott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merlin trying to control the hands but Scott breaks the grip. #T11#
Scott biding his time, looking for the opening.
Merlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Scott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merlin is really stuck here.
#T12#
What can Merlin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Merlin right now.
#T13#
Scott controls the action.#T14#
I really don't envy Merlin right now.
Scott biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 32 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and clinches.
Kulik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kulik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Sparxx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik 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.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control here.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T3#
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Kulik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Sparxx is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Sparxx is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (3) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Kulik tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx has knee on belly momentarily but Kulik bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T8#
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Kulik is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (3) vs (2) Kulik
Sparxx is controlling Kulik's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Sparxx is controlling Kulik's posture.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kulik is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here. #T14#
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
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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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 45 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 42 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Notturna swivels and escapes.
Notturna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Notturna somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Notturna shoots in.
Notturna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez. #TD2#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Notturna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Notturna controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Notturna pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
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. #T5#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Notturna is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T6#
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#T7#
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna 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.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T10#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez has Notturna pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (7) Ramirez#T12#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T13#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Notturna manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez 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. #T14#
Notturna looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Notturna is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 64 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 52 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #T2#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.#T3#
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez fails to advance to Wang's back.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Wang squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
#T10#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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