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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 69 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 77 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merlin is in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Merlin looking to improve position, pressing down on McDonald's thigh with his hand. McDonald seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Merlin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Merlin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McDonald picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 16 wins and 30 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klopstock sprawls well. Klopstock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Klopstock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klopstock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
#TD2#
Klopstock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klopstock in particular looking to stall.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for submissions but instead, Catch Wrestler has regained full guard.
#T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) Klopstock
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Klopstock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Klopstock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catch Wrestler defends it easily.#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catch Wrestler defends well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Klopstock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Catch Wrestler defends easily.
Klopstock wants to control the position but Catch Wrestler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Klopstock is a slippery customer.
Klopstock is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Klopstock trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Klopstock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Klopstock looking for a sweep. Not yet Klopstock, not yet. #SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catch Wrestler defends well.#SUB2#
Klopstock has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler advances to half guard.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg. #T7#
Klopstock keeps trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Klopstock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klopstock manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler passes Klopstock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopstock manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Klopstock wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Klopstock keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Klopstock has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage. #T9##SUB2#
Klopstock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catch Wrestler has picked Klopstock up and slammed him! Klopstock can't keep hold of the triangle and Catch Wrestler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (2) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klopstock! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (2) Klopstock
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Klopstock wriggling away.
Klopstock is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Klopstock is holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
Klopstock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopstock manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Klopstock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catch Wrestler stacks Klopstock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Catch Wrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (10) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock is trying to improve his position.
Klopstock regains half guard.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Klopstock.#SUB2#
Klopstock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catch Wrestler stacks Klopstock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Catch Wrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock prevents Catch Wrestler from moving into mount.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Klopstock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klopstock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klopstock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klopstock.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Klopstock has locked up a guillotine! Klopstock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Catch Wrestler is holding on here and Klopstock must be using up a lot of energy. Catch Wrestler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Klopstock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Nelson getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Nelson is really stuck here.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik has the hooks in. Nelson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2##SUB#
Nelson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kulik's arms.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
#T3#
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kulik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kulik controls the action.
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Nelson tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kulik has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nelson is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasiliy Kulik!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik 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 66 wins and 75 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 96 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is controlling Notturna's posture.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna'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.#T1#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Turturro
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
Turturro is not content to let Notturna control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Turturro is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna controls the position.#T5#
Notturna trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T6##SUB#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Notturna is really struggling to control Turturro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Notturna looking to control but instead Turturro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro trying to control but Notturna postures up.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna stalling. #T8#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Turturro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T9#
Turturro 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 trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Turturro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (8) vs (0) Turturro
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T11#
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Notturna's best efforts.
Turturro is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
#T12#
Turturro is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Turturro is defending well.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Turturro is defending well.
Notturna wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13##SUB#
Notturna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turturro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (8) vs (2) Turturro#SUB#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Turturro prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 63 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 80 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Balkan gets caught napping as Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown. Balkan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Balkan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ignatowski stacks Balkan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Balkan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan 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.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Balkan#T4#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Balkan looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan is continuing to stall.#T6#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski pulls Balkan in close to his closed guard and prevents Balkan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (4) Balkan#T8##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Balkan pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Balkan wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) Balkan
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is stalling here but it's allowed Balkan to get half guard.
#T11#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T13#
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.
Balkan controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T14#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Balkan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) Balkan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balkan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 74 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
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.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez working away.#T4#
Wang prevents Ramirez from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T6#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Ramirez avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T8#
Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramirez is staying active.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T9#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Wang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang 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.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T14#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang 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.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, 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 58 wins and 73 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 66 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Lavicci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Lavicci tries to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Kersikov is controlling Lavicci's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Lavicci is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T3#
Kersikov controls the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Kersikov gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kersikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Kersikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control. #T5#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov trying to control.
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Lavicci. #T6#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lavicci trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kersikov not allowing Lavicci to control his hands. #T8#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Kersikov#T9#
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Lavicci works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.#T10#
Lavicci fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lavicci.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T13#
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (12) vs (9) Kersikov#T14#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (16) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Anthony Lavicci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 61 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Juncker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker not doing much here.
Juncker trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T1#
Kersikov 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: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Juncker keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
It looks like Kersikov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount. #T4#
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Juncker 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.
Juncker is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?#T6#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov stalling. #T8#
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs.
Juncker is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T9#
Juncker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (6) vs (5) Kersikov
Good control from Juncker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Kersikov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Juncker's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker'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.#T11#
Kersikov tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
#T12#
Further stalling from Juncker.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Juncker is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
#T14#
Kersikov tries to break free.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 44 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T2#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sulvar has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.#T6#
Rodriquez pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it. #T9#
Sulvar is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.#T11#
Rodriquez is continuing to stall.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Sulvar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well. #T14#
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 134 wins and 99 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 68 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Sparxx working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jello's thigh. Jello counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Jello pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Jello wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T3#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Jello 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.
Jello tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T5#
Jello won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello moves into full guard.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T6#
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Sparxx passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Jello wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Jello
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx has knee on belly momentarily but Jello bucks him off and regains half guard. #T9#
Jello is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Jello is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Jello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T12#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Sparxx stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx pushes down on Jello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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