WP 114 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

180 cm
41 yrs
179 lbs

170 cm
46 yrs
162 lbs

McDonald

Merlin

Undercard bout

174 cm
43 yrs
142 lbs

150 cm
30 yrs
300 lbs

Ignatowski

Klopstock

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 60 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klopstock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klopstock to the ground. Ignatowski is now in Klopstock's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Klopstock#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Klopstock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Klopstock
Ignatowski wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Klopstock to control.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Klopstock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Klopstock is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Klopstock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Klopstock!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Klopstock#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klopstock defends it easily.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Klopstock pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klopstock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Klopstock is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Klopstock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Klopstock is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) 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.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T5#
Klopstock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Klopstock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klopstock wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klopstock is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Klopstock wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski staying calm.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Ignatowski controlling the position from side mount.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Klopstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Klopstock is working away.
Klopstock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Klopstock is a slippery customer.#T10#
Klopstock wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T11#
Ignatowski trying to control from Klopstock's half guard. Klopstock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Klopstock is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Klopstock gets full guard.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klopstock working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to advance position but Klopstock counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klopstock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Klopstock controlling from the top position. #T14#
Klopstock stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Klopstock advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (7) Klopstock#SUB2#
Klopstock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Undercard bout

180 cm
24 yrs
174 lbs

179 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs

Kersikov

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 35 wins and 24 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Oh
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Oh
Kersikov controlling from mount. #T2#
Oh 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: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Oh
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Oh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov pulls Oh in close to his closed guard and prevents Oh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Kersikov is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Oh won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T5#
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh advances to half guard. #T6#
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Kersikov wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oh 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.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Oh postures up. #T8#
Oh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Let's hope that Oh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Oh won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass. #T11#
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Oh controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the position well. #T13#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well. #T14#
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Oh from advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov trying to control but Oh postures up.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov won't allow Oh to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov 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.

Undercard bout

169 cm
34 yrs
155 lbs

196 cm
35 yrs
280 lbs

Ramirez

Lavicci

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 88 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
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 control the position from the bottom.
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 looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T5#
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.#T6#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ramirez has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here. #T8#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
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.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Ramirez is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Undercard bout

193 cm
40 yrs
200 lbs

200 cm
40 yrs
195 lbs

Turturro

Kulik

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 90 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 47 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik darts in and clinches Turturro up against the cage.#TD2#
Kulik pulls guard successfully.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turturro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (3) vs (0) Kulik
Turturro advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (5) vs (0) Kulik#T1#
Turturro wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro 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.
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#
Kulik is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turturro is staying active.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Kulik stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Turturro fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Turturro controlling from mount.
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Kulik tries to control Turturro's body but Turturro pushes him off. Kulik squirms to his side and now Turturro has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (0) Kulik
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T7#
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free. #T8#
Turturro keeps control of the position easily here as Kulik tries to buck him off.
Turturro'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 trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him. #T9#
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Kulik#SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Turturro is controlling Kulik's posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T12#
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Turturro controlling the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T14#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Undercard bout

178 cm
34 yrs
171 lbs

185 cm
42 yrs
185 lbs

Kersikov

Notturna

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 96 wins and 61 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 69 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Notturna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Kersikov has Notturna pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Notturna being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna advances to half guard.
Notturna is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Notturna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna controlling the position well. #T8#
Notturna is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Notturna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Notturna#T9#
Notturna tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov working away.
Notturna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Notturna gets back to full guard. #T11#
Notturna looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Notturna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Notturna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Notturna.#T12#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T13#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Undercard bout

207 cm
37 yrs
260 lbs

190 cm
38 yrs
212 lbs

Balkan

Wang

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 57 wins and 74 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 68 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Wang
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Wang stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balkan looking to control. #T1#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balkan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balkan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balkan!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang prevents Balkan from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balkan off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (4) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking for the choke from the back position but Balkan is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Wang working for a choke but Balkan is defending well. #SUB2#
Balkan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Balkan prevents Wang from getting a body triangle.#T5##SUB2#
Wang looking to break Balkan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Balkan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Wang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balkan is defending well though. Wang let's go of the attempt for now.
Wang gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
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?
Wang trying to control momentarily. #T6##SUB2#
Wang working for the choke.
Balkan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Balkan is controlling Wang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T7#
Balkan trying to control here. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Balkan is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Balkan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #T9#
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan gets full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T10#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (6) Wang
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Balkan stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T11#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Balkan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is pulling down on Balkan's head to control his posture.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up. #T12#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Wang pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan postures up. #T14#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Wang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Wang wins on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Undercard bout

190 cm
38 yrs
255 lbs

177 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs

Rodriquez

Halli

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 84 wins and 41 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Halli pushes Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Halli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriquez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Halli
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Halli wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Halli 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.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Halli
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Halli stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T5#
Halli keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
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.
Halli regains half guard.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halli!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Halli#T7#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli holds on to Rodriquez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T8#
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to take Halli's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez prevents Halli from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Halli#T11#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Halli rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position. #T12#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Halli looks to control. #T13#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Halli just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriquez controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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.

Co-main event

194 cm
43 yrs
260 lbs

193 cm
45 yrs
207 lbs

Sparxx

Jello

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 128 wins and 94 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 114 wins and 66 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Sparxx gets a double leg takedown into Jello's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Jello
Sparxx won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Sparxx 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.
Jello is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Jello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
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.
Jello is trying to keep Sparxx in close. #T2#
Jello has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Jello looking to control.
Jello 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.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Jello
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello is letting Sparxx control him for a moment.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Jello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx not doing much here.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Jello stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
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.#T8#
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Jello tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Sparxx takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello is trying to escape the position but Sparxx is controlling the position.
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Sparxx content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14##SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jello tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sparxx easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Jello
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx fails to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'.

Main event

172 cm
24 yrs
139 lbs

186 cm
34 yrs
259 lbs

Juncker

Scott

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 54 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 35 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Juncker pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juncker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott fails with the takedown.#TD#
Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Scott
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
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.#T3#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T4#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott controlling Juncker's posture. #T5#
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Scott is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Juncker stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position. #T8#
Scott controlling the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Juncker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Scott
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Juncker 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: Juncker (4) vs (2) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Scott is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Gaston Juncker is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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