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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 82 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Klopstock is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Klopstock
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klopstock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Klopstock
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan 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.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Klopstock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Klopstock#T1##SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Klopstock slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klopstock trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Klopstock momentarily but Klopstock frees himself.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klopstock has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Klopstock
MacGowan stops Klopstock from passing to mount.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
MacGowan is trying to control Klopstock's posture but Klopstock avoids it.
Klopstock works to advance to full mount. MacGowan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (9) Klopstock
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Klopstock's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Klopstock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
#T3#
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (9) Klopstock#SUB#
MacGowan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MacGowan has the hooks in. Klopstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Klopstock just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Klopstock's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klopstock remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Klopstock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Klopstock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Klopstock tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away. #SUB#
MacGowan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Klopstock is now in MacGowan's guard. A big mistake from MacGowan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (11) Klopstock
Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock passes into half guard.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #SUB2#
Klopstock is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (11) Klopstock#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#T6#
Klopstock 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: MacGowan (10) vs (13) Klopstock
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura here.
Klopstock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacGowan's thigh. MacGowan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Klopstock postures up.
#SUB#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Klopstock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (16) Klopstock
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klopstock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Klopstock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T8##SUB2#
Klopstock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacGowan, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Klopstock keeps moving and retains side control.
Klopstock trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press Klopstock off him but Klopstock keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacGowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Klopstock pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Klopstock's head to control him but Klopstock postures up.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Klopstock sits in half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Klopstock keeps him under control.
Klopstock is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Klopstock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Klopstock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (19) Klopstock
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klopstock advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (10) vs (21) Klopstock
MacGowan stops Klopstock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
MacGowan stops Klopstock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
MacGowan wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan has given up his back. Will we see Klopstock going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (24) Klopstock
MacGowan breaks Klopstock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (24) Klopstock
MacGowan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Klopstock manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (26) Klopstock
MacGowan controls Klopstock momentarily but Klopstock frees himself. #T14#
Klopstock trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klopstock wins on points by 26 to 12.
A less than humble Leonhard Klopstock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 73 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 60 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez postures up.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Wang 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.#T3#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang trying to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T5#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T10#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#T11#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Ramirez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (4) vs (12) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Ramirez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Wang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 12 to 4.
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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulvar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Sulvar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Sulvar preventing the sweep. #T2#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T3#
Sulvar pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Sulvar#T7#
Kulik wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kulik wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kulik tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T10#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Kulik trying to control here.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sulvar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sulvar prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T12#
Sulvar is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Sulvar
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T14#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 60 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Juncker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juncker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Juncker 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: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kersikov pulls Juncker 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.#T1#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
The referee asks Juncker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Juncker prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. #T5#
Juncker is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov has a hand on Juncker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Juncker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T8#
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Juncker prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov doing his best to control the position. Can he 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.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Kersikov regains half guard.#T14#
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Juncker stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 91 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Lavicci avoids it well and moves away.
Lavicci has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. Lavicci didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.#T4#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T5#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T7#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Lavicci#T9#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now. #T10#
Rodriquez stalling.
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.#T11#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Rodriquez is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Lavicci is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 121 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 132 wins and 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Jello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Jello is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
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.#T2#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello looking to control.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Sparxx postures up.
Jello seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T4#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Sparxx#T5#
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Jello is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T6#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is hanging on to Jello's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Jello tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Jello wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Jello looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
Jello is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Sparxx gets his hands free as Jello looks to control.
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
Jello wants to escape the position.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.
Jello is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off. #T12##T13#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape.
Sparxx avoiding Jello 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (11) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 11 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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