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WP 78 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 93 wins and 56 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 38 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker 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: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker wants to control but instead Jello manages to regain half guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello gets full guard.#T3#
Jello working a defensive guard but Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker 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.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Jello continues to stall.#T4#
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Jello keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can.
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Juncker#T5#
Jello tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Jello holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello is trying to escape the position but Juncker is controlling the position. #T6#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker controls the position.
Jello holding on.#T7#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello regains half guard.
Jello wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is looking to get back to full guard here but Juncker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (11) Juncker#T8#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Jello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juncker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (11) Juncker
Juncker breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (13) Juncker#T9#
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jello'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.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T12#
Jello 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.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Further stalling from Jello.#T13#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 13 to 4.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 46 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Ignatowski gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Ignatowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #T3#
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Scott tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Scott keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Scott is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott controlling the position well. #T8#
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Ignatowski just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T10#
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
Ignatowski trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Scott is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T11#
I would not like to be Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Scott keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Scott biding his time, controlling Ignatowski.
Scott gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Ignatowski is in bad spot here.
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.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Ignatowski 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#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Scott really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Scott not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands.
Scott controls the position.#T14#
Scott is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Scott is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Scott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyron Scott 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 32 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 47 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lavicci is trying to keep an underhook but Kulik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Kulik not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping control of the position. #T1#
Kulik controlling the action here.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
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.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.#T7#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Kulik gets full guard.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik 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.#T10#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Lavicci
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavicci tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 85 wins and 48 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparxx is defended easily by Merlin.
Merlin dives in and grabs Sparxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes down on Merlin's head and hops out.
Merlin has been working on his balance at KFA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sparxx.
Sparxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Merlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merlin did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Merlin 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: Merlin (0) vs (5) Sparxx
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Merlin (0) vs (8) Sparxx#T1#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Merlin from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merlin.
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 can't escape the position.
Sparxx doesn't have the hooks in and Merlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sparxx controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Merlin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T3#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Merlin stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (8) Sparxx
Merlin wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T5#
Merlin just content to control the position.
Merlin trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Merlin working away.
Merlin wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Merlin controls the position.
Sparxx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sparxx pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.#T10#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.#T11#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx controlling Merlin's posture. #T12#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Merlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merlin passes into half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Well,Merlin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Sparxx won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 44 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Notturna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Notturna being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Notturna blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Ramirez controls the position.#T4#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
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!
Notturna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T5#
Notturna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna biding his time, controlling Ramirez. #SUB#
Notturna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramirez trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T7#
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.#SUB#
Notturna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramirez is defending well though. Notturna let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Notturna keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T10#
Ramirez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
#T11#
Ramirez wants to escape the position.
Notturna controls the position.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from getting a body triangle.
Notturna controlling from the back.#T12#
Notturna is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Ramirez tries to roll but Notturna sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Notturna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Notturna gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Notturna takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 52 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang 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.#TD#
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T3#
More hug and hope from Wang.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rodriquez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang 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.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Wang pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Rodriquez is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez stalling. #T8#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Wang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T12#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Rodriquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Wang tries to escape the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
#T14#
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Wang's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Rodriquez's hands.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 8 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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