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WP 127 PBP Commentary |
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 31 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 84 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan shoots in and drives through. Catch Wrestler sprawls well.#TD#
Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catch Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catch Wrestler in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is controlling Catch Wrestler's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Catch Wrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch Wrestler passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Catch Wrestler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (0) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Catch Wrestler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (9) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (12) vs (0) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catch Wrestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from MacGowan's half guard. MacGowan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T7#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there. #T8#
Catch Wrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Catch Wrestler won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Catch Wrestler has moved into half guard.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.#T9#
Catch Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (15) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T10#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catch Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but Catch Wrestler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (18) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler staying calm.
Catch Wrestler gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (20) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents Catch Wrestler from taking his back.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (20) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Catch Wrestler, looking for the choke.
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Catch Wrestler is defending it well.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Bjj Catch Wrestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 31 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 70 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (0) vs (2) Merlin#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Nelson 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.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Merlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson pulls Merlin in to control the position. #SUB#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin 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. #T2#
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage. #T3#
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (4) Merlin
Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Merlin stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (2) vs (7) Merlin
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Merlin trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Merlin controls the position.
Nelson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T6#
Nelson looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (2) vs (9) Merlin
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape. #T7#
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Nelson gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (9) Merlin#T8#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Nelson trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nelson'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.#T12#
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (11) Merlin
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merlin is aware though and is defending well.#T13##SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is controlling Merlin's posture.#T14#
Merlin passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nelson is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
Nelson looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 11 to 4.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 59 wins and 74 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 97 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turturro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Turturro
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Well, if Turturro 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.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Lavicci'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.
Lavicci wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
#T3#
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Turturro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci tries to control Turturro's body but Turturro pushes him off. Lavicci squirms to his side and now Turturro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Turturro#T7#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Lavicci buck him off.
Turturro has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
Turturro is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Turturro
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (10) Turturro
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is controlling Turturro's posture.#T10#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T11#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (10) Turturro
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Turturro trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro trying to control here.
#T14#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (12) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci pulls Turturro in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 76 wins and 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 75 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Notturna jumps guard.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Notturna pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Notturna 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.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Kulik working away.
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Notturna is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is controlling Kulik's trapped leg to prevent Kulik from advancing to side control.#T5#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna keeping his opponent close.#T6#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face as Kulik controls the position.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (10) vs (0) Notturna#T7#
Notturna tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. Notturna squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T8#
Notturna is looking to reverse the position.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna stops Kulik from passing to mount.
Notturna tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kulik easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (18) vs (0) Notturna#T9#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (21) vs (0) Notturna#T10#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Notturna tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Kulik has one arm under Notturna 's neck. Notturna is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Kulik manages to get his arm free though and Notturna is in a world of trouble! Kulik sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Notturna turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasiliy Kulik!
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 81 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balkan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T3#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov 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. #T4#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Balkan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T7#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kersikov 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.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 122 wins and 70 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar controlling from side mount.
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Sulvar looking to control but instead Jello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Sulvar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Sulvar
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Sulvar prevents Jello from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sulvar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Jello.
Jello is really stuck here.
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free. #T5#
Jello is really stuck here.
Jello trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jello trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Jello is really stuck here.
#T6#
Jello looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar controls the action.
Jello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jello trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him. #T8#
Jello tries to escape the position.
Jello trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape. #T9#
Jello has hold of Sulvar's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jello doesn't escape.
Jello is really stuck here.
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jello is really stuck here.
#T10#
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello is in bad spot here.
Jello trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Jello is trying to break free.
Jello is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
#T12#
Jello trying to survive by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
Sulvar is hanging on to Jello's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jello.
Jello trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Jello trying to control but not successfully.
Jello is holding onto Sulvar's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Jello tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Tres Sulvar, 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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 88 wins and 63 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 75 losses; Long Wang!
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#
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ignatowski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wang content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wang takes Ignatowski's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang has good solid back control here.
Wang keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him. #T2#
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski wants to escape the position.
Wang controls the action.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.#T4#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Wang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Good control from Wang.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
More stalling from Wang.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Ignatowski doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount. #T9#
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang wants to take Ignatowski's back here but Ignatowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T10#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.#T12#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.#T13#
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (14) Wang
Wang controlling from mount.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yet more stalling tactics 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 14 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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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 54 wins and 61 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Juncker shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Juncker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Good control from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Good control from Ramirez.#T2#
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T5#
Ramirez not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T6#
Ramirez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
#T7#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker tries to escape the position.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Ramirez is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.#T10#
Ramirez not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
#T12#
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Juncker. #SUB2#
Juncker has hold of Ramirez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ramirez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Juncker is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ramirez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 44 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 135 wins and 100 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T1#
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Rodriquez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Sparxx
Rodriquez is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off. #T6#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
#T7#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
#T8#
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape. #T9#
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Rodriquez to control.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.#T10#
Rodriquez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Sparxx tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Despite being in a bad position, Sparxx is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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