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WP 108 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 12 wins and 26 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oh sprawls well. Oh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Oh has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Oh jumps into guard, dragging Catch Wrestler to the mat.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Oh
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
Oh passes Catch Wrestler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catch Wrestler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler is concentrating on defense, preventing Oh from advancing position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Oh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the position well.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg. #T4#
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catch Wrestler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Oh controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling Oh's posture.
Catch Wrestler looking to control but Oh passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T6#
Catch Wrestler keeping hold of Oh's head, controlling as best he can.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Oh controlling the action here.
It looks like Oh 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.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T8#
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well. #T9#
Well, if Oh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler controlling the position well. #T10#
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Oh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Catch Wrestler pulls Oh in to control the position.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Catch Wrestler 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.#T12#
Oh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh is continuing to stall.
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Oh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oh passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (5) Oh
Oh controlling from mount. #T13#
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oh prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, 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 33 wins and 69 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 77 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald postures up.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan 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: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but McDonald manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McDonald is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (9) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to take MacGowan's back but MacGowan rolls and after a scramble, MacGowan ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from MacGowan to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (6) MacGowan#T4##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
McDonald controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (11) vs (6) MacGowan#T5#
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T6#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (11) vs (8) MacGowan
McDonald 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.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
McDonald trying to control here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (11) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has hold of McDonald's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McDonald manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (11) MacGowan
McDonald postures up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T11#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (16) vs (11) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
MacGowan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (13) MacGowan
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T13#
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (18) vs (13) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (18) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (20) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T14#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 60 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merlin dives in and scores a takedown into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Nelson
Merlin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Nelson is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson wants to control but Merlin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nelson isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Merlin wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
Merlin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T3#
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nelson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Merlin tries to push Nelson's head away but Nelson is holding on tight.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Nelson just holding on.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T10#
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merlin won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Nelson controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T13#
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Xavier Merlin 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 79 wins and 40 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 87 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Rodriquez 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.
Turturro is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it. #T3#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Turturro's posture.#T6#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T9#
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T10#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Turturro's posture.#T13#
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Turturro wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T14#
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Klopstock slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt.
Klopstock shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Klopstock gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Klopstock manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Klopstock pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klopstock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Klopstock looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Klopstock 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.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Klopstock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Klopstock
Ramirez controls the position. #T2#
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez working away.
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Klopstock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez trying to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Ramirez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Klopstock
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Klopstock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Klopstock#T4#
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez pulls Klopstock in close to prevent any damage.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez seems keen to control Klopstock's posture.#T5#
Klopstock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Klopstock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Klopstock trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T7#
Klopstock wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Klopstock controlling the action here.
Klopstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #SUB2#
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy.
#T9#
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Klopstock wants to escape the position.
Klopstock trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Klopstock right now.
#T10#
Ramirez is looking to control Klopstock but Klopstock is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Klopstock wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Klopstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Klopstock keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Ramirez avoiding Klopstock 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klopstock tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Klopstock looks to control.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Klopstock's back but Klopstock is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klopstock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Klopstock preventing the sweep.
Klopstock trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopstock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Klopstock
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Klopstock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Klopstock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Klopstock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Klopstock#T14#
Klopstock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (21) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 44 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 65 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulik tries to counter with a takedown but Wang is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang is controlling the pace.
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T2#
Kulik has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Kulik pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Kulik 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.#T5#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #T9#
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Kulik trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 66 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 64 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Lavicci 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.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Notturna 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.
#T4#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Notturna is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Notturna wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Notturna controlling from the top position. #T9#
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Notturna pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #SUB#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #T10#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna controlling the position.#T11#
Lavicci stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (6) vs (5) Lavicci
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Notturna controls the action.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
#T12##SUB#
Notturna seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lavicci's chin but Lavicci turns very nicely into Notturna's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (7) Lavicci
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.#SUB2#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Notturna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Notturna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Notturna! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (10) vs (7) Lavicci
Notturna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavicci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna tries to move to full mount but Lavicci actually manages to regain half guard. #T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Strega Notturna 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 124 wins and 92 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 55 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ignatowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ignatowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle.
Ignatowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ignatowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.#TD#
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski into guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx trying to control the position here. #T2#
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (3) Ignatowski
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.
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
Sparxx tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Sparxx is right now.
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ignatowski works to advance to full mount. Sparxx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a guillotine from mount but Sparxx is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx tries to control Ignatowski's body but Ignatowski pushes him off. Sparxx squirms to his side and now Ignatowski has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Ignatowski trying to control.#T8#
Sparxx tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
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 is trying to control here but Sparxx has managed to regain half guard.
#T9#
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.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T10#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Sparxx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T12#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 (8) Ignatowski
Sparxx is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 8 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 53 wins and 34 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juncker as he avoids it easily.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage.
Scott dives in and grabs Juncker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juncker pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.#TD#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Juncker
Scott content just to control the position here.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker regains half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Scott moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Juncker but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (10) vs (0) Juncker#T4#
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.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott controlling from mount.
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Scott controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Scott controlling from mount. #T8#
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott content just to control the position here. #T10#
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling from mount.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Scott avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Scott prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Tyron Scott 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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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 111 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balkan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Balkan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Balkan wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balkan stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Balkan stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T3#
Jello managing to control the position.
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Balkan
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Balkan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #T5#
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello controlling the action here.
Balkan trying to control but Jello postures up.
Balkan won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Balkan is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Balkan
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Jello controls the position from side control.#T8#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
Balkan keeps Jello under control for a moment.
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jello controlling the position from side mount.
Balkan is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T9#
Balkan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
Balkan prevents Jello from improving position.
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face as Jello controls the position. #T10#
Balkan is not content to let Jello control the position.
Balkan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan reaches up and holds on to Jello to control the position.
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (2) Balkan#T11#
Jello controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jello gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Balkan tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control. #T12#
Balkan trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balkan for as long as he can get away with.
Balkan is really stuck here.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Jello biding his time, controlling Balkan.
Balkan wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Balkan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#T14#
Jello controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jello has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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