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WP 119 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 74 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 66 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merlin is continuing to stall.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin 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.#T2#
Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Merlin
McDonald is trying to improve his position.#T3#
McDonald is letting Merlin control him for a moment.
What's McDonald going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Merlin#T4#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T6#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (10) Merlin
McDonald looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (12) Merlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
McDonald can't escape the position.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T9#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
McDonald tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (15) Merlin#T11#
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald trying to remain calm as Merlin controls from the top position.
Merlin working away.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking to control.
#T13#
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Merlin 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. #SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merlin is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 15 to 2.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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 97 wins and 65 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 79 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. MacGowan is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T3#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4#
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov postures up.
#T5#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T8#
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but MacGowan doesn't allow it.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (18) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T9#
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T11#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Kersikov passes into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov stalling.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (24) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov 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.
#T14#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klopstock! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (0) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler slows the pace down.
Catch Wrestler advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler controlling the position easily from mount.
Klopstock regains half guard.#T1#
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Klopstock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Klopstock is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Klopstock gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler advances to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Klopstock's attempts to control the position.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Klopstock trying to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Klopstock with the active half guard here but Catch Wrestler passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (9) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Klopstock is working away.
Klopstock can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Klopstock is defending well.
Klopstock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catch Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klopstock is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Klopstock tries to bench press Catch Wrestler off him but Catch Wrestler keeps the position. #T5#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Klopstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klopstock looking for a sweep but Catch Wrestler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (11) vs (0) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
Klopstock is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Catch Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Klopstock is trying to reverse the position but instead Catch Wrestler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (14) vs (0) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler controlling from the back.
Klopstock tries to escape the position.
Klopstock is keeping busy.
Klopstock rolls, trying to escape but Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Klopstock trying to control the hands but Catch Wrestler won't let him.
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to Klopstock's back but Klopstock is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klopstock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (14) vs (2) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is pushing down on Catch Wrestler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Catch Wrestler is fighting to maintain full guard but Klopstock has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.#T9#
Klopstock controlling the pace.
Klopstock wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Klopstock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but Klopstock keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Catch Wrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (18) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock rolls, trying to escape but Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Klopstock tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler has good solid back control here.
Catch Wrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klopstock for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Klopstock breaks Catch Wrestler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (18) vs (4) Klopstock#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klopstock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (18) vs (7) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Klopstock wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Klopstock 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. #SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Klopstock is trying to get an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler is defending well. #SUB2#
Klopstock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klopstock wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy. #T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klopstock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klopstock controls the position.
Klopstock tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Catch Wrestler manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Bjj Catch Wrestler gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Halli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to control here.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Lavicci trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #T2#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci takes Halli's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (10) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
#SUB2#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Halli can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Halli is defending well.
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halli doesn't escape. #T4#
Lavicci trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lavicci 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, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halli prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T5##SUB2#
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci trying to control.#T6#
Halli trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Lavicci is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Halli looking to improve position, pressing down on Lavicci's thigh with his hand. Lavicci seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Halli paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Halli's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lavicci picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Lavicci!
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. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 77 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 49 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan gets a double leg takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Balkan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Balkan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
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.#T2#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Balkan is trying to work for a sweep but Kulik has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (7) Kulik
Balkan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan 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.#T5#
Kulik prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard.
Balkan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to sweep him here. #T8#
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #SUB#
Balkan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kulik has his hands clasped together but Balkan extends and breaks Kulik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Balkan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan 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 62 wins and 92 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro. #TD2#
Ignatowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Turturro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
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 trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it. #T2#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
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.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T6#
Turturro wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro has given up his back here. Will Ignatowski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Good control from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ignatowski avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Good control from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8##SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Turturro staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Turturro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Turturro for a finish. #T9#
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
#T10#
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#T11#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski managing to control the position. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro passes into half guard. #T13#
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ignatowski
Ignatowski postures up.
#T14#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Turturro tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 65 wins and 71 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Notturna pinned against the cage. Notturna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Notturna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Notturna 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 just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Kersikov is not content to let Notturna control the position.
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.
Kersikov tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Notturna trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T5#
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (4) vs (8) Kersikov
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Notturna turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna advances to half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Kersikov wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
#T8#
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Notturna is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kersikov as he works his way to 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.
Kersikov has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage. #T10#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.#SUB#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Notturna is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (6) vs (14) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 14 to 6.
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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 97 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez leaves Sparxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparxx dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Sparxx's head and hops out.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Sparxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparxx wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Sparxx
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 tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Ramirez gets to mount! Sparxx was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Sparxx#T2#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape. #T3#
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Sparxx tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Sparxx squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Sparxx. #T8#
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T9#
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
#T10#
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.
Ramirez not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Sparxx tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Sparxx
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 88 wins and 42 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 57 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juncker off to one side.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Juncker dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Juncker
Rodriquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez passes Juncker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Juncker wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Rodriquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriquez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Juncker is working away.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriquez dominates the positioning.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment. #T9#
Juncker tries to control but Rodriquez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
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.
Rodriquez'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.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10##T11#
Juncker tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
Juncker turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (4) Juncker
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T14#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez 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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