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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 30 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Klopstock (0) vs (4) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson swings around for an armbar but Klopstock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (4) Nelson
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson controlling Klopstock's posture.
Klopstock trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson has his hands on Klopstock's head, controlling the position.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
Klopstock preventing the sweep.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Klopstock lying in Nelson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nelson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Klopstock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stoned Nelson!
Our winner, Stoned Nelson, 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. |
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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 29 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 81 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacGowan on his heels. He'll look to pass MacGowan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler 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.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catch Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
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.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catch Wrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Catch Wrestler, at least for the moment.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
MacGowan pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Catch Wrestler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T3#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (4) MacGowan#T4##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan has got his arm under Catch Wrestler's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Catch Wrestler has spun round into MacGowan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to hold Catch Wrestler in close to prevent damage but Catch Wrestler has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Catch Wrestler prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but Catch Wrestler flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catch Wrestler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Catch Wrestler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Catch Wrestler. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (17) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (17) vs (11) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to advance to full mount but Catch Wrestler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Catch Wrestler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (19) vs (11) MacGowan
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan looking to control but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Catch Wrestler is staying active.
Catch Wrestler is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Catch Wrestler passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Catch Wrestler from advancing position.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.
#T11#
MacGowan trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up. #T12#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Catch Wrestler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (22) vs (11) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Catch Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (24) vs (11) MacGowan#T13#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Catch Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T14#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 24 to 11.
Bjj Catch Wrestler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 95 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 67 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin dives in and scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Merlin
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Merlin
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro forces his way into half guard.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Turturro slows the pace down in half 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.
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #T5#
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
Turturro stalling. #T6#
Merlin is looking to get back to full guard here but Turturro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Merlin
Turturro controls the position.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro trying to control the position but Merlin is working away. #T7#
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Merlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (7) vs (2) Merlin
Turturro trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 take his opponent's back but Merlin doesn't allow it.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Merlin wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.#T9#
Turturro controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Turturro.#T10#
Turturro wants to take Merlin's back but he can't do it this time.
Merlin tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
Merlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro is taking a breather. Merlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Merlin is trying to control but Turturro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (10) vs (2) Merlin#T13#
Turturro controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Merlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 79 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 66 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
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: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan taking a breather here. #T2#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs. #SUB#
Balkan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Balkan controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov 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.
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4##SUB#
Balkan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balkan but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (5) vs (6) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T6#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
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.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (9) Kersikov
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T8#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Balkan trying his best to control but Kersikov has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (5) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is having none of it. #T9#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov 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.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Balkan 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: Balkan (5) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away. #T11#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T13#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (5) vs (17) Kersikov
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Kersikov trying to control.#T14#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Good control from Kersikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 62 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 73 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang passes Ignatowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang stalling.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T1#
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.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Wang 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.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang
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. #T3#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Wang working away.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang just content to control the position. #T4#
Wang working away.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang working away.
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.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Wang gets full guard.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang controlling the action here. #T6#
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.
More stalling from Wang.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Wang stalling. #T7#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Wang
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (10) Wang
Wang has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T10#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T12#
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (12) Wang
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Wang is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T14#
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 12 to 4.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 73 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik darts in and clinches Notturna up against the cage.
Kulik is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Notturna pulls Kulik into guard.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Kulik stalling.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (3) Kulik
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna holds of for dear life.#T6#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Notturna is trying to break free.
Kulik avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Kulik biding his time, controlling Notturna.
Notturna looking to control the position.
Notturna breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Kulik seems keen to control Notturna's posture.#T8#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T10#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Notturna is trying to hold Kulik in close to prevent damage but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well. #T11#
Kulik moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna 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.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Notturna has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (14) Kulik#T14#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (16) Kulik
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna is just holding on here. Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (19) Kulik
Notturna tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (19) Kulik
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik 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 95 wins and 59 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavicci to the mat! Lavicci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T6#
Lavicci is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Lavicci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him. #T10#
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez stops Lavicci from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramirez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T12#
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci just content to control the position.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Lavicci#T13#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T14#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 6 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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. |
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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 90 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 46 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Sulvar is quick to defend against it.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriquez tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriquez to the ground. Rodriquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sulvar is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T1#
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sulvar#T3#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar manages to control the position for a moment.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez continues to stall.
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.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.#T8#
More hug and hope from Rodriquez.
Sulvar is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Sulvar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Rodriquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Sulvar
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.
Rodriquez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
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 8 to 0.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov controlling Sparxx's posture. #T1#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Sparxx not doing much here.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T3#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Well, if Sparxx 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.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T7#
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Sparxx wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Sparxx prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T13#
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Sparxx takes Kersikov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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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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 120 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 59 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jello tries to avoid it but Juncker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jello to the ground. Jello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Juncker looking to score a takedown here. Jello is defending well but Juncker drives through and ends up in Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
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.
Jello managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker 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) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juncker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Juncker
Jello forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (2) Juncker#T2#
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello gets his hands free as Juncker looks to control. #T3#
Juncker is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Jello is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Juncker rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.#T5#
Jello controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.
Juncker tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Juncker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
Juncker trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Juncker tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jello.
Jello is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jello is staying active.
Jello 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.
#T10##T11#
Jello avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.#T12#
Juncker trying to control but not successfully.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Juncker tries to break free.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Juncker tries to buck him off.
Jello continues to stall.#T14#
Juncker tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Juncker pushed the leg off.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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