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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 11 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 67 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (0) vs (2) MacGowan
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.#SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Nelson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson not doing much here.
#T4##SUB#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Nelson has control of MacGowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacGowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacGowan has worked his arm free - good work by MacGowan!
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (8) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Nelson is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T9#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Nelson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Nelson avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T10#
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Nelson is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Nelson manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (16) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nelson's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (16) vs (4) MacGowan
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan postures up.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T12#
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson 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 30 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Let's hope that Kulik 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.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (0) Kulik
McDonald wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McDonald wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar but Kulik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kulik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T7#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
McDonald has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it. #T8#
McDonald trying to get back to full guard but Kulik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Kulik is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T10#
McDonald tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (7) vs (8) Kulik
Good control from Kulik.
McDonald really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kulik's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T11#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kulik gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control. #T12#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
McDonald breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T13#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (10) Kulik
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 35 wins and 47 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown. Catch Wrestler tries to sprawl out of it but Juncker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Catch Wrestler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in and gets a takedown into Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Juncker wants to take Catch Wrestler's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Juncker avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Juncker wants to take Catch Wrestler's back here but Catch Wrestler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Juncker has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Juncker'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#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juncker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Juncker is trying to stick to Catch Wrestler's back but Catch Wrestler is turning into Juncker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juncker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Catch Wrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (11) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T10#
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from Juncker's half guard. Juncker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T11#
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T12#
Juncker stays in close to Catch Wrestler's body and controls the position.
Juncker trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle here but Juncker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (16) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 55 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 65 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balkan.
Balkan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Balkan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balkan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Balkan.#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Balkan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 (2) vs (2) Balkan#T1#
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balkan is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Balkan#T3#
Balkan is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T6#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
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.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T10#
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Balkan passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balkan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Balkan not doing much here.
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (7) Balkan#T12#
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Balkan tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs. #T13##SUB2#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (7) Balkan
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (11) Balkan
Kersikov prevents Balkan from taking his back.#SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in Balkan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (11) Balkan
Kersikov stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position. #T14##SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
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.
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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. #T4#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lavicci has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Lavicci manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T12#
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 76 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Kersikov shoots in.
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turturro pinned against the cage. Turturro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Turturro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turturro is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Turturro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turturro circles away.
And Turturro tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Turturro on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Turturro, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kersikov is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Turturro prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Turturro tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Turturro tries to break free.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Turturro#T5#
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (5) Turturro#T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (15) vs (5) Turturro
Kersikov gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Turturro wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Turturro trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Turturro tries to buck him off.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (5) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount. #T11#
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T13#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T14#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious Roman Kersikov 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 93 wins and 55 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Scott
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T1#
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T2#
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T4#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Scott pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Scott pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Scott pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Scott keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T8#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Scott#T10#
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Scott#T11#
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott gets to mount! Merlin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (2) vs (7) Scott
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (7) Scott
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T14#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 7 to 4.
Tyron Scott 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 51 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Notturna's head and hops out.#TD#
Notturna drives through with a takedown into Jello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Jello
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello controlling the position.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jello trying to control the position.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jello is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Jello has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna'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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage. #T4#
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Notturna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Notturna continues to stall.#T6#
Jello controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Jello pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna pushes down on Jello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T9#
Jello trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Notturna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Jello is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Notturna is staying active.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Jello wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello is holding on to half guard well.
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T11#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T12#
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
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.
Jello controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
More hug and hope from Notturna.
Jello trying to control the position here. #T13#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T14#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Notturna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 79 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Wang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T1#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Wang#T4#
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang stalling.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.#T6##T7#
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling the position.#T13#
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Wang controlling the position.#T14#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang controlling the position.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 114 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 33 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it easily.#TD#
Sparxx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx controlling the action here. #T2#
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Rodriquez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Rodriquez
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Rodriquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sparxx avoiding Rodriquez 's attempts to control his hands.
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 has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.#T6#
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rodriquez's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Rodriquez tries to break free.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
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#
Sparxx gets his hands free as Rodriquez looks to control.
Rodriquez tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Sparxx is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriquez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Rodriquez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is not going to allow Rodriquez to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.#T11#
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Rodriquez is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Rodriquez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rodriquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx avoiding Rodriquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Sparxx.#SUB#
Sparxx working for the choke. #T14#
Sparxx is hanging on to Rodriquez's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez just looking to survive in the bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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