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WP 130 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 88 wins and 66 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 85 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Ignatowski working away.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T5#
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it. #T6#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Ignatowski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. MacGowan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (23) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan is keeping busy.
#T10#
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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 60 wins and 75 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 53 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavicci. #TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lavicci seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik 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.#T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Kulik#T7#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.#T13#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Kulik is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik 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 55 wins and 63 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 71 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
Jello with the counter takedown but Juncker avoids it easily.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jello avoids it really well and circles away.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Juncker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello with the counter takedown but Juncker avoids it easily.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Juncker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jello pulls Juncker into guard.
#T1#
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Jello
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker has Jello pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Jello stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Juncker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Jello tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.#T10#
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Jello moves into full guard.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T12#
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello looking to control.
Jello controlling the position.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Jello 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.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Jello
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 77 wins and 76 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kersikov controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Wang advances to half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T5#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T6#
Wang controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Wang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More hug and hope from Wang.#T8##T9#
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position. #T12#
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T13#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Wang controlling the action here. #T14#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 136 wins and 102 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 46 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Sparxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T1#
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Sparxx stalling.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.#T3#
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Good control from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
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.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him. #T8#
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape. #T9#
Sparxx tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
#T10#
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rodriquez avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
#T11#
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
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.
Rodriquez looking to hold on to the position here but Sparxx rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T14#
Rodriquez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 4 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 49 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
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.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sulvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD#
Sulvar 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) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ramirez stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sulvar
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T5#
Sulvar prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T6#
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Sulvar stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Ramirez staying calm.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sulvar's legs. #T8#
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T9#
Sulvar stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T10#
I wouldn't like to be where Sulvar is right now.
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Sulvar tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T14#
Sulvar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ramirez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez retains his super heavyweight title!
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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