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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 101 wins and 64 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working 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.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a sweep but Merlin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape. #T4#
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Catch Wrestler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping his opponent close.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Catch Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin controlling from side mount.
Catch Wrestler is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Merlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Catch Wrestler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (11) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin trying to control but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Merlin tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away. #T11#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin trying to control but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T12#
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.#T13#
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Catch Wrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Merlin looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Xavier Merlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 36 wins and 71 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kulik
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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Kulik regains half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kulik from improving his position.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kulik#T3##SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Kulik trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T5#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T6#
McDonald looking to control.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T7#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Well, if Kulik 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.
#T8#
Kulik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Kulik
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
McDonald tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (4) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kulik has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T11#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip. #T12#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T13#
Kulik has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik 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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Kulik controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 8 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 60 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Oh closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatowski can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Oh is trying to trip Ignatowski. He has hold of a leg but Ignatowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oh persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Oh
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Oh has passed into half guard.
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 sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent Oh advancing to mount. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Oh passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Oh uses his free foot to push down on Ignatowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Oh
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T4#
Oh avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Oh has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Oh
A control attempt from Ignatowski but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (10) Oh
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Oh is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Oh has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (13) Oh
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away. #T7#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Oh's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T8#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (13) Oh
Ignatowski is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Ignatowski is trying to control but Oh is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Oh is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Oh manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oh sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on Oh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (13) Oh#T11#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Oh is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Ignatowski tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Oh is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Ignatowski prevents Oh from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski trying to control but Oh is having none of it. #T13#
Oh stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Oh is squirming around nicely.
Oh tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T14#
Oh prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oh is looking to escape.
Oh is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Jisoo Oh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 62 wins and 70 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 68 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavicci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lavicci doesn't defend quickly enough and Notturna has managed to lock this one up! Can Lavicci escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Notturna on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strega Notturna!
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Halli 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.
Halli is trying to get back to full 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T2#
Halli turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Halli stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Halli is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kersikov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Kersikov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T6#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.#T7#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Halli is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T9#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T10#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
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.
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (8) Kersikov#T12#
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli working away.
Halli trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is letting Halli control him for a moment. #T14#
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
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. |
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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 57 wins and 75 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Balkan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
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.
Well, if Balkan 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.
#T1#
Balkan is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard. #T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T3#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T4#
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#SUB#
Balkan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ramirez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Balkan pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Balkan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T8#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Balkan is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Balkan is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Balkan tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Balkan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Balkan is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 61 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 90 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.#T2#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
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 keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T10#
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.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Turturro pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full 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.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T13#
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T14#
Turturro 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.
Turturro 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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and Turturro is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Turturro wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 68 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 114 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Jello tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Wang looking to score a takedown here. Jello is defending well but Wang drives through and ends up in Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Jello
Wang stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (2) vs (4) Jello
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Jello working away.
Wang stops Jello from passing to mount. #T4#
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Wang wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Wang has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wang trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang looking to control.
Wang controlling Jello's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Jello#SUB#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (6) Jello#T8#
Wang trying to control the position here.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Wang seems keen to control Jello's posture.#T9#
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (6) Jello
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (8) Jello
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Wang keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (8) Jello
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (10) Jello
Wang has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage. #T12#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang 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: Wang (10) vs (10) Jello#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it. #T14#
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (10) vs (12) Jello
Jello 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!
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jello wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 12 to 10.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying '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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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 49 wins and 54 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 41 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriquez did well to prevent Juncker getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Juncker is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#T1#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juncker seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (2) Rodriquez#T3#
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Rodriquez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Juncker pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Juncker trying to control the position.
Juncker is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture. #T9#
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet. #T11#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriquez 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.#T12#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13##T14#
Rodriquez postures up.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Juncker is heads and Rodriquez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Rodriquez wins on points by 5 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 36 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 94 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott looks for a takedown but Sparxx sprawls well.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparxx sprawls well. Sparxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparxx as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Scott gets caught flat footed, as Sparxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Scott gets full guard.
Scott 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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T4#
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Scott has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Scott 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.
Scott keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #T6#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T7#
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.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#T8#
Scott controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Scott being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.#T10#
Scott pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Scott is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Sparxx tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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