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WP 95 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson controlling the action here.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oh is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well. #T2#
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Nelson trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Oh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Nelson stays in close to Oh's body and controls the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oh controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Oh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson controlling from mount.
It looks like Nelson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Oh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Oh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nelson.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson wants to take Oh's back but he can't do it this time.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is having none of it. #T8#
Oh tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Nelson tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Oh is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Nelson tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (8) Nelson
Nelson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nelson is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but Oh is defending it well.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Nelson trying to control.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position easily here as Oh tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Nelson tightening his grip on Oh, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for the choke from the back. #T12#
Oh staying busy and making it hard for Nelson to control. #SUB2#
Nelson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Oh fending off the submission attempt from Nelson.
Well,Oh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Nelson looking to break Oh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nelson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nelson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Oh.#SUB2#
Oh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nelson's arms.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Nelson controlling from the back.
Oh is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Oh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 8 to 0.
Stoned Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juncker sprawls well. Juncker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juncker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juncker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
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.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Juncker is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Catch Wrestler 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.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Juncker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #T3#
Juncker is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5##SUB2#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#T6#
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juncker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T7#
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve his position but instead Juncker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Juncker is really struggling to control Catch Wrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Juncker.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Juncker gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Juncker.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
#T13#
Juncker controls the action.
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T14##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juncker gets his way!
Juncker is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Catch Wrestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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 25 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 62 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald 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) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
McDonald 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 (4) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov stalling. #T3#
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
McDonald trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.#T6#
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Kersikov tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T8#
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T11#
McDonald trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
Kersikov is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying '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 New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 57 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Merlin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Merlin wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) MacGowan
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.#SUB#
Merlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Merlin is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (5) MacGowan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan is stalling here but it's allowed Merlin to get half guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Merlin manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (5) MacGowan
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (7) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Merlin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacGowan has cracked it and Merlin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 66 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Balkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Balkan 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: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Balkan is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ramirez pulls Balkan in to control the position.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Balkan content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Balkan not doing much here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T6#
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan controlling Ramirez's posture. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#T9#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to take Balkan's back here but Balkan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away. #T13#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it. #T14#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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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 86 wins and 56 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kersikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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 wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Turturro prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro content just to control the position here. #T4#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Turturro tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #T5#
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kersikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kersikov and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Turturro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Turturro fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Turturro wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turturro.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro 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##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Billy Turturro 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 70 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Ignatowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T1#
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Ignatowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
It looks like Lavicci might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T3#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
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 wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavicci is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavicci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Ignatowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to control the position but Ignatowski frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Lavicci grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Ignatowski there - Lavicci really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 102 wins and 60 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Jello sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jello is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Scott controlling the action here.
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.#T1#
Jello is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Jello 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.#T2#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott controlling the action here.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jello won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Jello wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control but Scott postures up.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #T5#
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott controlling the pace.
Scott prevents Jello from improving his position.#T6#
Scott is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Scott is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?#T7#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Scott
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Jello wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T12#
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Scott 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.#T13#
Scott avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Scott avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jello is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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 73 wins and 35 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Notturna is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez is just content to waste time from the top position. Notturna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T2#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T3#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna controlling the position.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez postures up.
#T5#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez postures up.
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriquez is now in half guard.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control from Notturna's half guard. Notturna has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Notturna wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T8#
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Rodriquez prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T12#
Notturna won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Rodriquez pushed the leg off.
Notturna wants to control the position but Rodriquez frees himself and scrambles - Notturna manages to regain control in side control.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Notturna passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rodriquez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (5) vs (6) Notturna#T13#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rodriquez reaches up to try and control the position but Notturna seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rodriquez rolls and tries to escape and now Notturna has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (5) vs (9) Notturna
Rodriquez staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control.
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Rodriquez tries to buck him off.
Notturna trying to control.#T14#
Notturna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriquez turns into Notturna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Notturna
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 9 to 7.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna 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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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 116 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Wang has Sparxx pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sparxx tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T2#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx controls the position.
Wang trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T6#
Wang is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T7#
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
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?
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T10#
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang trying to control the position here. #T13#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up. #T14#
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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