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WP 97 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 3 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oh gets a clinch.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but Nelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Nelson
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.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control. Oh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Let's hope that Nelson 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.
Oh wants to sweep but Nelson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Oh denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Oh! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
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 controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself. #SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Oh's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Oh has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is trying to keep Oh in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control the position but Oh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Nelson is pressing down on Oh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #T8##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Nelson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nelson wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T11#
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson pulls Oh in to control the position.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Nelson has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Oh wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 31 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 58 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Merlin
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald 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 McDonald.
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.#T1#
Merlin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#T5#
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
McDonald won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T7#
McDonald is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin gets back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is really struggling to control Merlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture. #T9#
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the position here.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T11#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Merlin
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#T13#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald gets full guard.#T14#
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McDonald gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McDonald takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in 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 87 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 68 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Balkan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Balkan on that attempt. #TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kersikov gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov tries to push Balkan's head away but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T2#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov'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.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T5#
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Balkan rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Balkan#T9#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10#
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Balkan has got his arm under Kersikov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kersikov has spun round into Balkan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) Balkan#T11#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (6) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan 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.
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
#T14#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov 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 64 wins and 70 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jello sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Jello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello controlling from the top position.
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.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T2#
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
MacGowan tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan is letting Jello control him for a moment. #T7#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacGowan trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Jello
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Jello#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Jello
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T11#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Let's hope that Jello 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.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 60 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci 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: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik 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: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 71 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 79 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Ignatowski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Turturro.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T7#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #T8#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to control.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
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!
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro moves into full guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Turturro is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Turturro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Turturro up and slammed him! Turturro can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Turturro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (5) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Juncker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T2#
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T3#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his 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 is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.#T4#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T6#
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Juncker 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.#T7#
Juncker controlling Kersikov's posture.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Juncker has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling the position.#T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T10#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T12#
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Well,Juncker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.#T13#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T14#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
More stalling from Kersikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 0.
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 74 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the 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.
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.#T2#
Wang is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position. #T3#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriquez's legs.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T9#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
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.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Wang#T11#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (9) Wang
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.
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?
Rodriquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
#T12#
Good control from Wang.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Wang is trying to control but Rodriquez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez managing to control the position. #T14#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sparxx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T5#
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T7#
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T8#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T9#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx controls the position.#T10#
Ramirez turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Ramirez is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx taking a breather here. #T14#
Ramirez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx 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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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 48 wins and 29 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Notturna trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is letting Notturna control him for a moment.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him. #T1#
Notturna controlling from side mount.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott is not content to let Notturna control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Notturna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna trying to control the action 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.#T3#
Notturna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notturna is staying tight to Scott's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott prevents Notturna from moving into mount.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Notturna trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom. #T4#
Notturna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Notturna is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Scott's shoulder. That is not cool.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Notturna controls the position from side control.#T5#
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Scott manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Notturna. #T7#
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Notturna advances to half guard.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T10#
Notturna is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
Notturna trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Notturna is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Notturna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T11#
Notturna prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.
Scott gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Scott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scott is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Notturna looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 4 to 2.
Strega Notturna is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Strega Notturna 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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