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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 77 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 83 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacGowan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
MacGowan gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. MacGowan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
McDonald 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.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T1#
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has McDonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan controlling the position.#T4#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan stops McDonald from passing to mount. #T5#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
MacGowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
MacGowan is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
McDonald passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T6##SUB#
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacGowan, who protects the arm well.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald controls the position.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control here.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#T8#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
#T9##SUB#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
McDonald trying to control from MacGowan's half guard. MacGowan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T10#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
#T11#
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T12#
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (12) vs (6) MacGowan
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T13#
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (14) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (17) vs (6) MacGowan
McDonald advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (19) vs (6) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 68 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klopstock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Klopstock tries to sprawl but Merlin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klopstock.#SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Klopstock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Klopstock
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin 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.#T1#
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock won't allow Merlin to sweep him here. #T2#
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Klopstock
Klopstock laying and praying for a moment but Merlin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Merlin is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klopstock tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T3#
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlin defends it well. #T4#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Klopstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klopstock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Klopstock keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Klopstock trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position here.
Klopstock trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T7#
Klopstock slips nicely into half guard.
Klopstock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Klopstock
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock 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. #T8#
Merlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Klopstock is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Merlin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Merlin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Klopstock anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Merlin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Klopstock slips an arm under Merlin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Klopstock has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Klopstock is squeezing on Merlin like an anaconda would it's prey. Merlin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonhard Klopstock!
In his post fight interview, Leonhard Klopstock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 80 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 74 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balkan is aware though and is defending well.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Notturna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (7) vs (0) Notturna
Balkan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Notturna stops Balkan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Balkan content just to control the position here.
Balkan trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Notturna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan is trying to control. Notturna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but Notturna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balkan to get the leverage.
Notturna wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan is just content to waste time from the top position. Notturna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Notturna looking to control.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (10) vs (0) Notturna
Balkan working away.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face as Balkan controls the position.
Balkan working away.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (12) vs (0) Notturna
Balkan avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Balkan looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Balkan has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Balkan avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Balkan slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna controlling the position for now.
Notturna is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard. #T8#
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.#T9##SUB2#
Balkan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balkan has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Notturna controlling the position.#SUB2#
Notturna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Notturna controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Balkan passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Notturna 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.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up. #T11#
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Notturna controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Balkan defends easily.
#T12#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (15) vs (0) Notturna
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna regains half guard there - taking advantage of Balkan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Notturna is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (18) vs (0) Notturna#SUB#
Balkan goes for an armbar but Notturna turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (18) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 63 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 95 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.
Turturro shoots in but Ignatowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turturro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Ignatowski controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignatowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turturro stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
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.#T1#
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Ignatowski staying calm.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro has one of Ignatowski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is holding Ignatowski down, trying to stall.
Ignatowski taking a breather here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski gets to mount! Turturro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski tries to control but Turturro wriggling away. #T5#
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Turturro manages to regain half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace. #T6#
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Turturro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Turturro has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski 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. #T8#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Ignatowski is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Turturro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Turturro 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 (9) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Ignatowski controls the action.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turturro is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands. #T14##SUB#
Ignatowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Turturro! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ignatowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 66 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Catch Wrestler tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Catch Wrestler to the ground. Catch Wrestler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Catch Wrestler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Catch Wrestler shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Catch Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov'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.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Catch Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catch Wrestler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kersikov 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.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet. #T7#
Catch Wrestler has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T9#
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.#T10#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Kersikov stalling.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 51 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 74 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik is trying to drag Wang to the mat but Wang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kulik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Wang lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.#T1#
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
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.#T3#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T4#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Wang prevents Kulik from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.#T6#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Well, if Wang 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 tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Kulik won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T8#
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik is controlling Wang's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T14#
Wang controlling the pace.
More stalling from Wang.
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 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 72 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Lavicci 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kersikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kersikov shrugs it off. #T2#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T4#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
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#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #T9#
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov looking to control but instead Lavicci has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T10#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#T11#
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.#T12#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T13#
Lavicci won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 63 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 60 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well. #T1#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Sulvar wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Ramirez
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it. #T7#
Ramirez is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Sulvar 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.
Ramirez controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T11#
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T12#
Ramirez controlling Sulvar's posture.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 68 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 60 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Jello gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juncker showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello moves into full guard.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T2#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T3#
Jello controlling the position.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T5#
Jello trying to control the position.
Juncker pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juncker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jello reverses the position - he's now on top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker#T6#
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker controlling Jello's posture.
Juncker is continuing to stall.#T7#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Juncker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Jello pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello trying to control the pace.
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.#T9#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juncker wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Juncker#T11#
Jello trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Jello taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Juncker is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
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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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 92 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 133 wins and 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriquez defends it nicely.
Rodriquez tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriquez 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.#TD2#
Sparxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Rodriquez 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.#T2#
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position. #T3#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage. #T4#
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez 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. #T8#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sparxx has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.#T11#
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez 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. #T12#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
Rodriquez 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!
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 to 2. Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx 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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