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WP 106 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 26 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 76 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nelson scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
#T1#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacGowan is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (5) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Nelson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson controlling MacGowan's posture.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (7) vs (4) MacGowan#T5#
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (9) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (12) vs (4) MacGowan
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Who's going to make the next move?#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nelson'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.
MacGowan is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (14) vs (4) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nelson controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
#T9#
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.
#SUB#
Nelson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacGowan is defending well though. Nelson let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan breaks Nelson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (17) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (19) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T10#
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T12#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment. #T13#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #T14#
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (22) vs (6) MacGowan
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
After winning the bout, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Catch Wrestler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Kersikov is controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here. #T2#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Catch Wrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kersikov has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Kersikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catch Wrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T8#
Catch Wrestler being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catch Wrestler is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Catch Wrestler managing to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Catch Wrestler stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Catch Wrestler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
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!
#T14#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Oh closes the distance and clinches.
Oh tries for a takedown but Kersikov manages to get underhooks.
Oh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Oh pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oh tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Oh is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (3) vs (0) Oh
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.#T2#
Oh wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T3#
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Oh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Oh wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Oh tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T5#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Oh#T6#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Oh rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Oh tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Oh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oh is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kersikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oh doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Kersikov not allowing Oh to control his hands.
Oh is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Oh tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Further stalling from Kersikov.#T10#
Oh is really stuck here.
Oh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Oh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Oh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Oh
Kersikov is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.#T11#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Oh
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Oh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oh holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oh for as long as he can get away with.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.#T14#
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Oh keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 85 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turturro to the mat! Turturro manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merlin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin postures up.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Turturro#T2#
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Turturro is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T6#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it. #T7#
Turturro prevents Merlin from improving position.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T10#
Merlin wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T11#
Merlin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (13) vs (4) Turturro
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (13) vs (7) Turturro#T12#
Turturro has knee on belly momentarily but Merlin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merlin trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Merlin won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Turturro 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.
Turturro is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Turturro prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Merlin trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it. #T14##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Merlin has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin 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 58 wins and 65 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 43 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #SUB#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Notturna wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.#T3#
Kulik pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulik is not content to let Notturna control the position.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna controlling the action here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Notturna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.#T7#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna regains half guard.#T8#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T9#
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (7) Kulik
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Notturna has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (10) Kulik
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna struggling a bit here.#T13#
Notturna tries to control but Kulik manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (4) vs (13) Kulik
Notturna is trying to break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik tries to keep control of the position but Notturna is staying busy.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T1#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T3#
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
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.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.#T4#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling the position. #T5#
I wouldn't like to be where Juncker is right now.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lavicci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains 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.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (5) Lavicci#T7#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juncker is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.#T11#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T14#
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.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Gaston Juncker 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 67 wins and 63 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Wang has Balkan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Balkan tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Balkan
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T2#
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
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.
Balkan 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: Wang (4) vs (2) Balkan
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Wang won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Wang trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wang content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Balkan has locked up a guillotine! Balkan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wang is holding on here and Balkan must be using up a lot of energy. Wang has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Balkan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 123 wins and 91 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but Sparxx persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello with the counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it easily.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jello gets caught napping as Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown. Jello manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Jello#T1#
Jello trying to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T2#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T3#
Jello wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 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.#T4#
Jello trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Jello has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Jello
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Jello dominates the positioning.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
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.
Sparxx is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sparxx's legs. #T7#
Sparxx wants to control but Jello postures up.
Jello tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Jello
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.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello controlling his opponent. #T9#
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Jello
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Jello keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Jello controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Jello#T14#
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 9 to 4.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Scott
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Scott stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott prevents Ignatowski from improving position. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scott's legs.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott 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.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T2#
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Scott has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Scott
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski tries to control but Scott wriggling away. #T4#
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Scott regains half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it. #T5#
Scott is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T6#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Scott#T7#
Ignatowski is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Scott has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) Scott
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!
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (9) Scott
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.#T10#
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.#T11#
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
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.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 9 to 7.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tyron Scott, 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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