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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Vice clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vice has Kersikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kersikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vice wants a takedown.
Roman Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.
Vice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kersikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kersikov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Vice
Vice keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Vice looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T1#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vice manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Vice#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Vice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is pulling down on Vice's head. It's preventing any offense from Vice, at least for the moment.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vice is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vice passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vice is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Vice
Vice being controlled for a moment.
Vice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Vice is being controlled here.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Vice denies him.
Kersikov takes a little break here. Vice wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.#T6#
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vice! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Vice
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.
Vice is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Vice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Vice to control.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T8#
Vice tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Vice reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vice rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Vice#T9#
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Vice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Vice is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kersikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vice is defending well though. Kersikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Vice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Vice reverses the position brilliantly into Kersikov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (4) Vice
Kersikov is pulling down on Vice's head. It's preventing any offense from Vice, at least for the moment.
Vice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vice 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.
Let's hope that Vice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Vice 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 seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 11 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 60 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T1#
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T5#
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Nelson#T6#
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Nelson
Nelson tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Nelson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for the RNC.
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nelson.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) Nelson#T7#
Nelson has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson 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 won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #T8#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov stalling.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov postures up.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 45 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Oh against the cage.
Kulik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oh just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Oh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh is controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Kulik'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.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Oh is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T4#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Oh wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T7#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oh reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Oh
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Oh preventing the sweep. #T9#
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Oh
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh working a defensive guard here.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it. #T12#
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Oh
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T14#
Oh tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 101 wins and 60 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 88 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro scores with a takedown into Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Well, if Turturro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Turturro content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Merlin won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Turturro
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Merlin wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Merlin has given up his back. Will we see Turturro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Merlin (0) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro biding his time, controlling Merlin. #T5#
Turturro is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Turturro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Merlin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Merlin tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Merlin is defending it well.
#T6#
Merlin rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Merlin right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Turturro working for the choke.
Good control from Turturro.
Turturro is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turturro.
#SUB2#
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Merlin is really stuck here.
Turturro biding his time, controlling Merlin.
Turturro has the hooks in. Merlin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turturro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merlin.
Merlin is trying to break free.
#T10#
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Merlin buck him off.
Turturro is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Turturro.#T11#
Let's hope that Turturro 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.
Merlin wants to escape the position.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Merlin buck him off.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Merlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turturro stalling. #T13#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Turturro.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 8 to 0.
Billy Turturro 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 80 wins and 40 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klopstock fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klopstock is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Klopstock is quick to defend against it.
Klopstock misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Klopstock
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonhard Klopstock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Klopstock
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.
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Klopstock gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Klopstock from improving his position.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Klopstock 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.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Klopstock trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock can't escape the position.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klopstock working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Klopstock tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.#T3#
Klopstock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez avoiding Klopstock 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Klopstock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez prevents Klopstock from improving his position.#T5#
Klopstock trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Klopstock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (0) Klopstock
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Klopstock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Klopstock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriquez's best efforts.#T7#
Klopstock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Klopstock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock 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.
Klopstock wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Klopstock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (17) vs (0) Klopstock#T8#
Klopstock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Klopstock has an active guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Klopstock tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.#T9##SUB2#
Klopstock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (20) vs (0) Klopstock
Rodriquez prevents Klopstock from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Klopstock is looking to get to half guard.
Klopstock stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Klopstock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klopstock wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Klopstock is looking to get to half guard.
Klopstock keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Rodriquez 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 trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (23) vs (0) Klopstock
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Klopstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Klopstock to sit and survive in this position.
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.
#T12#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Klopstock from escaping the position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Klopstock from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Klopstock right now.
#T13#
Klopstock tries to escape the position.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Klopstock trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Klopstock is really stuck here.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Klopstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Klopstock tries to buck him off.
Klopstock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Klopstock's back as he tries to escape.
Klopstock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez 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 86 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 65 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez content just to control the position here. #T1#
Ramirez 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.#T2#
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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T5#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez controls the action.#T8#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.#T11#
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lavicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lavicci controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 93 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 65 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sparxx easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (6) vs (0) Wang#T1#
Wang 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 (6) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Wang is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Wang
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wang wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sparxx presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Wang#T5#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Wang regains half guard.#T6#
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. #T7#
Wang is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T9#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Wang wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Sparxx trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Wang looking to control.
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.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang trying to control the position here. #T12#
Sparxx stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Sparxx postures up.
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?
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T13#
Wang looking to control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #T14#
Wang is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx takes Wang's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (18) vs (2) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx 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.
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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 66 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 53 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Juncker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Notturna on his heels. He'll look to pass Notturna's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Juncker
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Notturna tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Juncker easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (10) Juncker
Good control from Juncker.
Juncker gets his hands free as Notturna looks to control.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
#T2#
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna is trying to break free.
Notturna trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Let's hope that Juncker 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.
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
Juncker avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Juncker is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.#T7#
Notturna trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Notturna is controlling Juncker's trapped leg to prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Notturna trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juncker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juncker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (10) Juncker
Notturna is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Juncker rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
Notturna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
Juncker tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
Notturna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Notturna has good solid back control here.
Juncker is trying to break free.
#T10#
Notturna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Juncker rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off.
Juncker is keeping busy.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.#T13#
Notturna keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Juncker is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Juncker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Notturna.
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Notturna's guard. Nice work there by Juncker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (12) Juncker
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Juncker prevents Notturna from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 55 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 71 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balkan did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balkan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Balkan has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan controlling Ignatowski's posture. #SUB2#
Balkan has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T3#
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T4#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Balkan 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 Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Balkan controlling the position.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Ignatowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Balkan's best efforts.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T7#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Balkan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Balkan
Balkan trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Balkan passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (10) Balkan#T10#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Balkan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount. #T11#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
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 (10) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away. #T13#
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (10) Balkan
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off.
Balkan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Balkan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Balkan wins on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Scott gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Scott
Scott controlling from side mount.
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott works to advance to full mount. Jello defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (6) Scott
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.#T2#
Jello tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott prevents Jello from getting the reversal.#T5#
Jello tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott avoids the attempt from Jello to control.#T6#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount. #T10#
Jello 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.
Jello is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
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.
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Jello wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott content just to control the position here. #T13#
Jello regains half guard.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jello wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 0.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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