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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 76 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 81 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacGowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but MacGowan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McDonald as he works his way to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T2#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
McDonald has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has McDonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full 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.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T5#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#T7#
McDonald is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up. #T10#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald passes into half guard.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan gets full guard.#T12#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Well,McDonald is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDonald rolls with it to try and escape but MacGowan cranks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
An out of breath Shane MacGowan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 66 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 30 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Nelson
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nelson won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Nelson stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Nelson#T2#
Nelson wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Nelson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Merlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (5) Nelson
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Merlin trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Merlin trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin is looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (7) Nelson
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T9#
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #T10#
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson is pushing down on Merlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merlin sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nelson 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.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson preventing the sweep. #T12#
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T13#
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (4) vs (10) Nelson
Merlin is letting Nelson control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #T14#
Nelson taking a breather here.
Nelson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (4) vs (12) Nelson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 12 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 99 wins and 65 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 73 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Wang's head and hops out.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang taking a breather here. #T1##SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
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.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T2#
Wang taking a breather here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
It looks like Wang 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.#SUB2#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang controls the position.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
More stalling from Wang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang just content to control the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang working away.#T6#
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang laying and praying for a moment but Kersikov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Wang prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Wang trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kersikov is trying to keep Wang in close.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T12#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang passes into half guard. #T13#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T14#
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 4 to 0.
After winning the bout, Long Wang 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 15 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 73 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Catch Wrestler showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Notturna
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs from the bottom but Catch Wrestler mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Notturna
Catch Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Catch Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler controlling the pace for now.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Notturna tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
Notturna is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna gets full guard.#T3#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Notturna pulls Catch Wrestler in to control the position. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Notturna to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Catch Wrestler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Notturna pulls down on the head and he's put Catch Wrestler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strega Notturna!
A victorious Strega Notturna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 73 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 94 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Turturro's legs. Turturro is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Turturro
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Turturro postures up.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kulik'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.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Turturro#T6#
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Turturro biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
#T10#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is trying to break free.
#T11#
Kulik is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Turturro tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik has good solid back control here.
Kulik not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've been informed that Turturro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T13#
Turturro just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavicci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski trying to work for an americana but Lavicci has managed to regain full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Lavicci won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ignatowski is holding on tight.
#T8#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Ignatowski#T9##SUB#
Lavicci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Lavicci is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Lavicci is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci 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 trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (10) vs (9) Ignatowski#T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci 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 60 wins and 78 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 59 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balkan fails with a takedown attempt.
Balkan tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
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: Balkan (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position.
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Balkan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Balkan blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Balkan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (6) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (6) Ramirez#T3#
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T4#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T5#
Balkan postures up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T6#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Balkan has passed into half guard.
Balkan passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (6) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ramirez is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it. #T9#
Balkan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Balkan controls the position.
Balkan tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T13#
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 89 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Sulvar is quick to defend against it.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl out of it but Sulvar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulvar sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is continuing to stall.#T2#
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rodriquez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
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.
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) Sulvar#T4#
Sulvar seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Sulvar pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Sulvar denies him. #T8#
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Rodriquez stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Rodriquez is staying tight to Sulvar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Sulvar#T13#
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 131 wins and 98 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sparxx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Sparxx trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T2#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Sparxx has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T3#
Kersikov fails to advance to Sparxx's back.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T5#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
A lull in the action here.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
#T6#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
#T7#
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov controls the position.#T8#
Sparxx tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Sparxx tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sparxx's body.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Sparxx stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 58 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jello but Jello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jello stuffs the takedown.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jello circles away.
Juncker shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jello but Jello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
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.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Jello gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage. #T1#
Juncker shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Juncker. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Juncker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juncker is in Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Juncker is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
Jello is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Jello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage. #T10#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T12#
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello'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.#T14#
Jello 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.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Jello is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Jello takes the fight on points by 3 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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