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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 80 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 30 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Nelson
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Nelson postures up.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Nelson
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it. #SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson 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.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well. #T3#
Nelson gets full guard.
Nelson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Nelson
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T4#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
#T5#
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is controlling Nelson's posture.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nelson#T8#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson keeping control of the position.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
MacGowan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T11#
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
MacGowan working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position. #T12#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan 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.#T13#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T14#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
MacGowan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 6 to 4.
Stoned Nelson 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 104 wins and 66 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 75 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald. #TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald is fighting to break Merlin's control of his arms but Merlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it. #T2#
Merlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Merlin has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald turns into Merlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) McDonald
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Merlin has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T4#
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
McDonald trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) McDonald#T6#
Merlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin just content to control the position.
Merlin trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T7#
Merlin slows the pace down.
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 tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (11) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away. #T8#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Merlin'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.#T10#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Merlin avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Merlin trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Merlin prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T12#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Merlin postures up.
McDonald is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald gets full guard.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: '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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown.
Halli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Halli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reijo Halli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler has Halli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Catch Wrestler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Halli tumbling to the mat - Catch Wrestler dives into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Halli pulls Catch Wrestler in to control the position.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Catch Wrestler advances to half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Halli controlling the position for now.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler not doing much here.
Halli trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Halli is controlling Catch Wrestler's trapped leg to prevent Catch Wrestler from advancing to side control.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.#T5#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Halli trying to control here.
Halli tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here. #T8#
Halli wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Catch Wrestler prevents Halli from improving his position.#T9#
Catch Wrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli controlling the position for now.#T10#
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli is controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.#T14#
Catch Wrestler won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 2 to 0.
Bjj Catch Wrestler very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 72 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 65 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Wang from taking his back.
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wang has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Wang 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.
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T2#
Wang'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.#SUB#
Wang tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Wang to control. #T3#
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov manages to buck him off and is now in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Wang is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Wang keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Wang trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T7#
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T9#
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T11#
Wang trying to control here.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (5) Kersikov
Wang tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Wang is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Wang tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T12#
Wang is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (8) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but Wang doesn't allow it.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang keeping control of the position. #T13#
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (10) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 8.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 93 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulik avoids it really well and circles away.
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulik tries to sprawl out of it but Turturro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulik's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kulik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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 looking for a double leg takedown. Kulik defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to drag Kulik to the mat but Kulik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kulik 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.#T2#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (7) Kulik
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Kulik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Turturro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kulik gets his way!
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
#T3#
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Kulik controls the position.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.#T4#
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Turturro tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for the RNC.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T6#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Turturro looking to control the position.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
#T7#
Turturro controlling Kulik 's hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T8#
Turturro just holding on.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#T11#
Kulik is controlling the pace.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik working away.#T12#
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Turturro tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik postures up.
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 looking to reverse the position.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 72 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Notturna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Notturna
Ignatowski moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Notturna#T1##SUB#
Ignatowski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Notturna rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Notturna trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Notturna frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Notturna tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Notturna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Notturna is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (4) Notturna#T5#
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Notturna is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Notturna
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Notturna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is trying to control but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (4) Notturna
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it. #T8##SUB#
Ignatowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Notturna is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Notturna and Ignatowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Notturna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Notturna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control the action but instead Notturna gets a body lock and reverses into Ignatowski's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (8) Notturna
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
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 looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T12#
Notturna passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Notturna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (11) Notturna
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Notturna has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (14) Notturna
Notturna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ignatowski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 23 to 14.
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. |
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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 40 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T1#
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T3#
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T5#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T9#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T13#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 98 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx is looking 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sparxx keeping control of the position.
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 get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Sparxx is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T7#
Sparxx controlling the position well.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramirez is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now. #T11#
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Sparxx#T13#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up. #T14#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Ramirez looking to control.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez gets full guard.
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! Ramirez is heads and Sparxx is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Sparxx wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 42 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 58 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juncker closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriquez, looking for a takedown. Juncker pushes Rodriquez against the cage but Rodriquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriquez as Juncker shoots in.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juncker sprawls and moves away.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#TD2#
Juncker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juncker is in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Juncker
Rodriquez is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T2#
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
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T4#
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Juncker
Rodriquez is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez stops Juncker from passing to mount.
Juncker working away.
Juncker taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Juncker tries to move to mount but Rodriquez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriquez sneaks back into half guard.
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Rodriquez has a hand on Juncker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Juncker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (10) Juncker
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez gets back to half guard.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Juncker is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Rodriquez keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Juncker controlling the pace.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.#T11#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Juncker trying to control the pace. #T12#
Rodriquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Juncker trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 118 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 77 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Balkan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
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.
Balkan is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jello content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Jello is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Balkan's thigh. Balkan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Balkan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello 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 Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Balkan
Jello taking a breather here.
Jello wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #T6#
Balkan is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Balkan
Jello prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Balkan#T7#
Balkan is desperately trying 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.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Balkan#T8#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Jello controlling from mount.
Balkan stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T12#
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello fails to move to back control.
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Jello trying to control but Balkan is having none of it. #T13#
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jello is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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