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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 14 wins and 25 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Oh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoned Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Oh has clasped his hands together around Nelson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (0) vs (4) Oh
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oh jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (0) vs (7) Oh#T1#
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson looking for a sweep but Oh has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (0) vs (9) Oh
Nelson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Oh avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Oh controlling from mount. #T3#
Nelson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson holds on for dear life.
Nelson wants to control but Oh is having none of it.#T5#
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.#T6#
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Nelson wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Oh controlling from mount.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Nelson 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: Nelson (2) vs (9) Oh
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Oh keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Oh has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom. #T12#
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Oh has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (11) Oh
Oh 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.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Oh is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Oh is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Oh wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Jisoo Oh 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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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 1 wins and 4 losses; Miami Vice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 67 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Vice has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Vice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald has Vice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miami Vice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Vice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
McDonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vice (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald controlling the pace.
Vice wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vice (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Vice stops McDonald from passing to mount. #T1#
Vice is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald staying calm.
Vice tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T2#
Vice gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vice (0) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vice is looking to escape.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vice haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
McDonald trying to control but Vice is having none of it.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vice (0) vs (10) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the RNC.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
McDonald controls the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a rear naked choke here but Vice reverses the position brilliantly into McDonald's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vice (2) vs (10) McDonald
Vice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vice is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vice tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vice has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 12 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catch Wrestler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Catch Wrestler is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Catch Wrestler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is controlling Catch Wrestler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler controlling the pace. #T1#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Catch Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Catch Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Catch Wrestler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him. #T6#
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Catch Wrestler gets back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Catch Wrestler is defending the position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Catch Wrestler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov staying calm.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T12#
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling from side mount. #T13#
Catch Wrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the position. #T14#
Kersikov stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 77 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 84 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Turturro
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Rodriquez 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.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Turturro trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T3#
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro keeping control of the position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T6#
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Turturro tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace. #T9#
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Turturro#T10#
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez fails to advance to Turturro's back.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Rodriquez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #T14#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Nick Rodriquez 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 29 wins and 21 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Balkan gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balkan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan 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 (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T6#
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T10#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Balkan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan 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.#T11#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balkan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T12#
Balkan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Kersikov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Balkan
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kulik 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.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T5#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kulik 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.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
Kulik tries to push Lavicci's head away but Lavicci is holding on tight.#T12#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Kulik is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 107 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 51 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots and misses #TD#
and Jello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Juncker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Juncker#T4#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Jello swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Jello's guard. A big mistake from Jello there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T6#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#SUB#
Jello has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Juncker doesn't defend quickly enough and Jello has managed to lock this one up! Can Juncker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jello on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moldy Jello!
Moldy Jello 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 66 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 53 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Wang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #T1#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Wang stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Wang controls the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang'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.#T4#
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang taking a breather here.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
#T5#
Wang prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T6#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T7#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Ramirez to get half guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking to control.
#T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 63 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Scott
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Notturna trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Scott
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Scott#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (8) Scott
Notturna tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (4) vs (10) Scott#T2#
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. #T5#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
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!
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T8#
It looks like Scott 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.
Scott avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T9#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T10#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott controlling from mount. #T12#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T14#
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 123 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparxx's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it. #T1#
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T4#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Sparxx is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Sparxx is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Sparxx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T14#
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is the new super heavyweight champion!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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