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WP 82 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 79 wins and 50 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 50 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T3#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
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.
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Kersikov 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 the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is controlling Lavicci's posture.#T8#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T9#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Kersikov is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov 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!
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 4.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Juncker's legs. Juncker is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.#T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker controlling the position.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T5#
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik controlling from the top position. #T8#
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik controls the position.#T12#
Kulik working away.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kulik just content to control the position.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Juncker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik wants to take Juncker's back here but Juncker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott 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#
Scott scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Scott controls the position.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Scott controls the position.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
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 struggling a bit here.
Scott controlling the position. #T3#
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Scott not doing much here.
Scott 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.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Scott is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Kersikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Scott controlling his opponent.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Scott content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
#T11#
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Scott being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 72 wins and 44 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Wang won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang 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.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
It looks like Wang 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.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang postures up.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang postures up.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez 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.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang 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.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position. #T6#
Wang passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Wang tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
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 avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Wang looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 50 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Merlin
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.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sparxx has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Merlin trying to control here.
Merlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Merlin trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Merlin tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T6#
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T7#
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Merlin is holding on tight.
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.
Merlin can't escape the position.
#T8#
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.
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.
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.#T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Merlin tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Merlin is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Merlin is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is fighting to break Merlin's control of his arms but Merlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T13#
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Merlin is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Merlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 67 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 53 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and bounces Rodriquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Notturna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Notturna
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Notturna#T2#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Notturna breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (4) Notturna
Rodriquez pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the position here.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Notturna won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna looking to control.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna looking to control.
#T8#
Notturna wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez postures up.
#T9#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Notturna is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.#T11#
Notturna has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (16) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Notturna. #T13#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Notturna's body.
Notturna is really stuck here.
#T14#
Notturna just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna is keeping busy.
Notturna breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (6) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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