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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 28 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 64 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald 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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald is cranking MacGowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MacGowan! He's tightened the choke and MacGowan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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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 20 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Nelson.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nelson trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Kersikov is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov postures up.
#T6##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T7#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson moves into full guard.
#T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Nelson breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Nelson#T10#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Nelson not doing much here.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro#T1#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is letting Turturro control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T7#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Ignatowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving position.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
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.#T14#
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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 83 wins and 53 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 63 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Balkan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Balkan's arms. #SUB2#
Balkan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Balkan let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB2#
Balkan looking for the choke from the back.
Balkan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Balkan trying to control.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Balkan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T5#
Balkan controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Balkan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov manages to buck him off and is now in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Balkan 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.#T8##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan looking to control.
#T9#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T10#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Balkan#T12#
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan 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.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kersikov is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov 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 98 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice double leg into side control. Catch Wrestler won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Catch Wrestler is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Jello working for a choke but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
#T4#
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Catch Wrestler breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (6) Catch Wrestler#T5##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler trying to control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Jello is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler controlling his opponent. #T6#
Catch Wrestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jello to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.#T8#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Catch Wrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Catch Wrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T9#
Jello controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Jello.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jello is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Jello is not going to allow Catch Wrestler to sit and survive in this position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Jello has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
An out of breath Moldy Jello 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 34 wins and 44 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merlin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Merlin
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is taking a breather. Juncker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Merlin#SUB2#
Merlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Merlin wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Merlin's lack of action.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T8#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin passes into half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
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.#T9#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the position well. #T10#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Merlin is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (8) Merlin
Juncker 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.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 2.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Lavicci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Lavicci has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulik is trying to keep an underhook but Lavicci manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
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 (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Lavicci 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 keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T5#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T6#
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Lavicci is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lavicci wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Anthony Lavicci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 76 wins and 47 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Scott
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Scott postures up.#T2#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
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.
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ramirez controls the position.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#T7#
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T9#
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #T10#
Scott controlling the pace.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T11#
Ramirez wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Scott
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Ramirez wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T13#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T14#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Tyron Scott 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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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 50 wins and 57 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 32 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Notturna off to one side.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Notturna is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strega Notturna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Notturna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.#TD#
Notturna shoots in and bounces Rodriquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Notturna trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Notturna pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna controlling the pace.
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.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez is controlling Notturna's posture.#T2#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Rodriquez#T5#
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T6#
Notturna won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez is controlling Notturna's posture.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.#T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Notturna trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna 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.#T13#
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (6) Rodriquez
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T1#
Sparxx passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang controlling the position well.
Sparxx controlling the pace. #T2#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx prevents Wang from improving his position.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx postures up.
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.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T5#
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.
Wang pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.#T6#
Further stalling from Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T7#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sparxx is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T8#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Wang controlling Sparxx's posture.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T14#
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 2 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
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.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: '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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