 |
WP 117 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
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 73 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 65 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDonald napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Merlin
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Merlin stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T1#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
McDonald tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Merlin prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.#T6#
Let's hope that Merlin 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.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T7#
Well, if Merlin 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.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (0) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin slows the pace down.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Merlin controls the position.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
I wouldn't like to be where McDonald is right now.
Merlin controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald 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.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Merlin trying to control the position.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (9) Merlin#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
McDonald is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin controlling from the top position. #T14#
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (12) Merlin
McDonald is being controlled here.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 12 to 2.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lavicci scores with a takedown into Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control. Klopstock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg. #T1#
Lavicci is stalling here. Klopstock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Klopstock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Who's going to make the next move?
Klopstock trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Klopstock laying and praying for a moment but Lavicci takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Klopstock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock controlling from mount.
Klopstock is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Klopstock moves to his opponent's back but Lavicci bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Klopstock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (7) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci passes Klopstock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lavicci passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Klopstock wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (7) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Klopstock.
Klopstock is really stuck here.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Klopstock, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Klopstock is defending well.
Klopstock staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control. #T7#
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Klopstock tries to break free.
Well, with Lavicci on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Klopstock is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy.
Lavicci looking to hold on to the position here but Klopstock rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Klopstock working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci pushing down on Klopstock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Klopstock is a slippery customer.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Klopstock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is pushing down on Klopstock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klopstock is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy.
Klopstock is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klopstock avoid being mounted?
Lavicci 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. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a submission of some sort.
Lavicci trying to control from Klopstock's half guard. Klopstock has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T10#
Klopstock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klopstock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Klopstock keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopstock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (13) Lavicci#T13#
You can see the frustration on Klopstock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klopstock stops Lavicci from passing to mount.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (15) Lavicci
Klopstock is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Klopstock tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Klopstock regains half guard.
Klopstock is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is stalling here. Klopstock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Klopstock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (11) vs (15) Lavicci
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 15 to 11.
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 12 wins and 12 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Oh dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Ignatowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Oh struggling a bit here.
Oh is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control for a moment but Oh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (7) Ignatowski#T1#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Oh is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski takes Oh's back. Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Oh.
Oh 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski avoiding Oh 's attempts to control his hands.
Oh is keeping busy.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#T3##SUB2#
Oh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Oh is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Oh prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Oh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Oh from escaping the position.
Oh prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Oh to sit and survive in this position.
What can Oh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Oh from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Oh is defending well.
Oh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
#T7##SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Oh is doing well to defend. Ignatowski seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Oh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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
|
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 63 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 71 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Notturna scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna 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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Notturna stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Notturna
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Notturna's best efforts.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Notturna is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T3#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Notturna is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Notturna is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Notturna is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#T6#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Notturna is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Notturna content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Notturna is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Notturna has moved into half guard.
Notturna is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T9#
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Notturna to pass to mount.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Kersikov is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Notturna prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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. #T11#
Kersikov is controlling Notturna's trapped leg to prevent Notturna from advancing to side control.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
Notturna is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Notturna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Notturna prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Notturna trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling Notturna's posture. #T14#
Notturna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Strega Notturna 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
|
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 70 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wang lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kulik
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kulik
Wang is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Wang looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Kulik
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Wang wants to control but Kulik postures up.#T2#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controls the position for a moment.
Wang trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (7) Kulik
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T3#
Kulik wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Wang is just holding on here. Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik biding his time, controlling Wang.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang looking to control the position.
Wang tries to break free.
Kulik avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang holding both Kulik 's hands and preventing any damage. #T6#
Kulik controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kulik is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Kulik avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
Kulik tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
#T9#
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Kulik#SUB#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (14) Kulik
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kulik is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.#T11#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (8) vs (14) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12##SUB#
Wang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kulik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kulik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kulik tries to escape but Wang has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kulik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13##SUB#
Wang looking to break Kulik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kulik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kulik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Wang looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kulik is controlling Wang 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (16) Kulik
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T14#
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulik uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (19) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 8.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: '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.'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 76 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balkan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Halli
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Balkan is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Balkan trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Halli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balkan is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan 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.#T8#
Balkan postures up.
Halli 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.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Halli#T9#
Halli 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.
Halli postures up.
Balkan is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T11##SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
#SUB#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Halli
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T13#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T14#
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 91 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 96 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparxx's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T1#
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx 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.#T4#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Sparxx wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T6#
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramirez working away.#T7#
Sparxx holds on to Ramirez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramirez controlling the position. #T8#
Ramirez'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T9#
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Sparxx trying to control here.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T11#
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
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.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx controlling Ramirez's posture. #T13#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 38 wins and 24 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 56 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juncker as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Roman Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juncker as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Juncker dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kersikov pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Juncker is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
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.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker 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 (4) Juncker#T6#
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T9#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T10#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T11#
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T12#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T13#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position. #T14##SUB#
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, 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
|
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 90 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 42 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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 stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Rodriquez#SUB#
Turturro working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriquez to get to half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T1#
Turturro trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #T2#
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro trying to control here.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Turturro wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T4#
Turturro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriquez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (5) Rodriquez#T8#
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position. #T9#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez taking a breather here. #T10#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez taking a breather here. #T11#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Rodriquez is staying tight to Turturro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriquez's best efforts.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#T14#
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriquez 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. #SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodriquez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 8 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. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
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 116 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 36 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Jello 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.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Nice takedown defense from Jello. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces Jello off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (2) Scott
Jello wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T3#
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 tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Jello wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Jello is taking a breather. Scott says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scott trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount. #T6#
Jello is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello controlling the pace.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Jello controlling the pace. #T9##T10#
Jello is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello stalling. #T11#
Scott is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Scott gets full guard.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T13#
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
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?
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Jello trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Scott pulls Jello in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello 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.
Scott has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
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! Jello is heads and Scott is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Jello takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Moldy Jello is the new super heavyweight champion!
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
