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WP 129 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 101 wins and 68 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 76 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Notturna is defended easily by Kersikov.#TD2#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Notturna dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Notturna 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. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Notturna
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Kersikov won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Notturna is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Notturna
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
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.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Notturna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T12#
Notturna is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T13#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Notturna 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.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Notturna is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#T14#
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov 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 59 wins and 75 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 65 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lavicci is trying to defend but Ignatowski 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 (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T1#
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Lavicci passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Lavicci has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2##SUB#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (4) Ignatowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T3#
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Lavicci has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #T7#
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Lavicci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (4) Ignatowski#T8#
Lavicci trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (16) vs (4) Ignatowski
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Lavicci is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Lavicci wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lavicci working for a choke but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Ignatowski. #T10#
Ignatowski tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (18) vs (6) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (21) vs (6) Ignatowski#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.#T12#
Ignatowski is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#T13#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (21) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
A relieved looking Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 63 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulik tries to clinch but Juncker moves out of range.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kulik pulls Juncker into guard.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Kulik fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T2#
Juncker tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Kulik 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.
Kulik looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kulik is continuing to stall.
Juncker stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Juncker 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.
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Juncker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kulik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kulik is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kulik is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 76 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang 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: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Wang
Wang staying calm.
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.
More stalling from Wang.#T1#
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Kersikov tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang taking a breather here. #T5#
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang staying calm.#T6#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang stalling. #T8#
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T9#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Wang controlling the action here.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Wang#T11#
Wang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
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#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Wang is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to take his opponent's back but Kersikov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 45 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sulvar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T1#
Sulvar won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Sulvar is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sulvar won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T3#
Sulvar not doing much here.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T4#
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
#T5#
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Rodriquez is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T10#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Sulvar 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#
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Rodriquez controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 2 to 0.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 101 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramirez 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.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Sparxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Sparxx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Ramirez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Sparxx tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
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.
Sparxx 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.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T4#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
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.#T6#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T8#
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T10#
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Ramirez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Ramirez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez 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.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez is the new super heavyweight champion!
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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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