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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Psiris Fuhren! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Fuhren wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance. Fish attempts a counter takedown but Fuhren avoids it well and moves away. Fish keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Fuhren gets a clinch. #TD# Fish manages to pull guard.
Fuhren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fish is adopting a defensive guard. Fuhren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fuhren wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving. #SUB# Fish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fuhren rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Fuhren is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Fish! A very excited looking Steve Fish 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. Psiris Fuhren was interviewed post fight and said 'Legends never die.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 79 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Kvakkestad Lavicci working away. Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Kvakkestad denies him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (6) vs (0) Kvakkestad Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Kvakkestad turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (2) Kvakkestad Kvakkestad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvakkestad is one step ahead there. Lavicci is working hard here to advance 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. Kvakkestad trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2# Lavicci is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture. Kvakkestad preventing the sweep. Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kvakkestad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lavicci controlling the position.#T3# Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kvakkestad sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lavicci managing to control the position. Kvakkestad preventing the sweep. #T4# Kvakkestad looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5# Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.#T6# Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7# Kvakkestad preventing the sweep. Kvakkestad 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. Kvakkestad is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8# Kvakkestad trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T9# Kvakkestad controlling Lavicci's posture. Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvakkestad swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kvakkestad pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage. Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kvakkestad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (8) vs (6) Kvakkestad Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Kvakkestad maintains control.#T10# Lavicci tries to hold on but Kvakkestad pushes him away. Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11# Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. Lavicci wants to get back to full guard. Kvakkestad performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
#T12# Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T13# Kvakkestad content to control rather than advance. Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
#T14# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvakkestad in particular looking to stall. Lavicci wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Lavicci takes the fight on points by 8 to 6. After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 56 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 99 losses; Billy Turturro! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Turturro shoots for a takedown but Sulvar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Turturro. No joy for Sulvar on that attempt. #TD2# Turturro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turturro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Turturro Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sulvar managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turturro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T1# Turturro being controlled here momentarily. Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar. Turturro wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T2# Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# It looks like Turturro 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. Sulvar has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard. Sulvar keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. Sulvar has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position. #T5# Turturro looking to pass the guard. We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Turturro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6# Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Turturro 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.#T7# Turturro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Turturro preventing the sweep. Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8# Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sulvar wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for 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. Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Turturro Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro. We've been informed that Turturro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9# Turturro controlling Sulvar's posture. Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. Turturro is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10# Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro. Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position. Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11# Sulvar looking to pass the guard. Sulvar is working hard here to advance position. Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #T12# Turturro is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. Sulvar 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. Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13# Turturro controlling Sulvar's posture. Sulvar preventing the sweep. Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Turturro has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage. #T14# Sulvar is looking to advance position but Turturro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Turturro Turturro content just to control the position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Turturro is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Turturro wins on points by 6 to 2. A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Rimtas Kentas! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Da Silva gets caught napping as Kentas dives in and scores a takedown. Da Silva manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Kentas Kentas being controlled here momentarily. Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. Kentas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kentas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Kentas Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Da Silva 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. Kentas trying to control the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. Kentas tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted. Kentas is trying to hold Da Silva in close to prevent damage but Da Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3# Kentas tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. Kentas is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kentas avoid being mounted? Kentas tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. Kentas regains full guard. Nicely done. Da Silva being controlled here momentarily. Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Kentas can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kentas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (2) vs (6) Kentas#SUB2# Kentas has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Da Silva is in real trouble here. Kentas gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Da Silva is tapping out! Kentas wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimtas Kentas! Rimtas Kentas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 28 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Rhodeo moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Camara has Rhodeo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodeo tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2# Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Rhodeo Rhodeo trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position. Rhodeo 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. Rhodeo tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. Rhodeo wants to control but Camara postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara tries to advance to mount but can't. Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Rhodeo Rhodeo 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. Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#SUB2# Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here. Rhodeo tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control. Camara controlling the action here.#SUB2# Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Camara works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Rhodeo The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (0) Rhodeo The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control. Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# Camara content just to control the position here. Rhodeo tries to control the position but Camara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (15) vs (0) Rhodeo Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Camara not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands. Camara has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T4# You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Camara controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Camara 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.
#T5# I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Camara has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully. Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Rhodeo#T6# Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2# Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (2) Rhodeo You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T7# Rhodeo trying to control but Camara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (2) Rhodeo Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with. Camara continues to stall. Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip. #T8# Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (4) Rhodeo#SUB2# Rhodeo has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (4) Rhodeo Camara works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Rhodeo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Camara passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (28) vs (4) Rhodeo Rhodeo is trying to improve his position. Rhodeo stops Camara from passing to mount. Camara advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (30) vs (4) Rhodeo Camara looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9# Camara avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control. Rhodeo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Rhodeo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Camara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (33) vs (4) Rhodeo Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Camara tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #T10# Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. Camara passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (36) vs (4) Rhodeo Rhodeo prevents Camara from improving position. #T11# Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Camara taking a breather here. Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (38) vs (4) Rhodeo Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Camara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Camara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (41) vs (4) Rhodeo Camara is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position. Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks. #T12# Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Rhodeo looks winded! Rhodeo trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks. Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Rhodeo can't escape the position.
#T13# Camara is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position. Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position. 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.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T14# What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
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.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Camara takes the fight on points by 41 to 4. A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 69 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Juncker has a takedown stuffed. Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juncker defends it nicely. Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. 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 for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Juncker leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad. Kersikov stuffs the takedown. And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Juncker pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kersikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juncker but Juncker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Kersikov We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juncker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1# We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Juncker advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (6) vs (0) Kersikov Juncker controlling his opponent. #T2# Juncker 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. Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kersikov 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. Juncker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3# Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker controlling the pace for now. Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.#T5# Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov stops Juncker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6# Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position. Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T7# Juncker content just to control the position here. Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T8# Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control. Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount. Juncker controlling his opponent. Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely. #T9# Kersikov stops Juncker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Juncker is stalling here but it's allowed Kersikov to get half guard.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10# Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Juncker is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T11# Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12# Juncker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (6) vs (2) Kersikov Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kersikov advances to half guard. Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs. Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T13# Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (5) Kersikov Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14# Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Juncker takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. Gaston Juncker retains his welterweight title! A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 128 wins and 74 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Khalid Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side. Jello feinted with a counter takedown. Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Magomedov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Magomedov Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jello struggling a bit here. 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. Magomedov slows the pace down. Magomedov wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T1# You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Magomedov trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T2# Jello regains half guard. Jello is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted? The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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. Magomedov is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now. #T3# Jello is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jello is doing well to control the position and prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control. Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. Magomedov prevents Jello from improving his position.#T4# Jello is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position. Magomedov is controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5# Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jello moves into full guard.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Magomedov Magomedov takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6# Magomedov wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away. Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7# Jello is trying to get back to half guard. Jello struggling a bit here. Jello is looking for a sweep. Magomedov trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. Jello tries to improve position but can't. #T8# Jello gets back to half guard. Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.#T9# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Magomedov trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T10# Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Magomedov preventing the sweep. Magomedov trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. Jello working a defensive guard here.
#T11# Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #T12# Magomedov is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13# Jello keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T14# Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. It looks like Magomedov 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. Jello keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Magomedov wins on points by 7 to 0. Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 62 losses; Jackson Ramirez! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Alopodis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ramirez We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ramirez Ramirez not doing much here.
Alopodis trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1# Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard. Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2# Alopodis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ramirez stalling. #T3# Alopodis is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount. Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Ramirez Ramirez controlling the pace for now. Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Ramirez Ramirez controlling the position from side mount. Alopodis is trying to improve his position. My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5# Ramirez controlling from side mount. Ramirez wants to take a breather but Alopodis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez. Ramirez stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Ramirez#T6# Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Alopodis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T7# Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ramirez controlling the pace for now. Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position. Ramirez is trying to control here but Alopodis has managed to regain half guard.
#T8# Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work. Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T9# Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Alopodis is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted? Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard. Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10# The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Alopodis pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. Alopodis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T11# Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (13) Ramirez Alopodis prevents Ramirez from improving his position. Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12# Ramirez trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T13# Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Alopodis controlling the pace. #T14# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 4. Jackson Ramirez is the new middleweight champion! An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Wang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang Kulik holds on to Wang's head and controls the position momentarily. 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. Kulik is trying to escape the position but Wang is controlling the position. Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. 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.#T1# Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (5) Wang Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang. Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Wang breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (7) Wang Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace. Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Wang content to stall in guard here. Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position. Wang stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (4) vs (10) Wang#T3# Wang controls the position from side control. Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wang takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kulik tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it. Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Wang working away.#T4# Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kulik struggling a bit here.#T5# Wang takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wang taking a breather here. Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6# Wang is continuing to stall. Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wang controls the position. #T7# Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position. Kulik is being controlled here. Wang wants to control for a moment but Kulik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wang slows the pace down in half guard. Kulik controlling the position well. Kulik tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T8# Wang is taking a breather. Kulik 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. Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (4) vs (13) Wang The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. More stalling from Wang.#T9##T10# Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control. Kulik being controlled for a moment. #T11# Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position. Wang controls the position.#T12# Kulik is trying to improve his position. Wang taking a breather here. Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Wang controls the position. #T13# The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T14# Kulik is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Wang controls the position. Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wang happy to just control the position for now. 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 13 to 4. Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title! 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 49 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 142 wins and 104 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Sparxx tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily#TD# and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Sparxx The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sparxx keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriquez advances to half guard. #T1# Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though. Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well. Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2# Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well. Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Rodriquez is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer. Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Sparxx Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5# Rodriquez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. 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 is looking to improve his position.
#T6# Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it. #T7# Sparxx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Sparxx Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control. Sparxx controlling from the full mount. Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8# Sparxx controlling the pace for now. Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9# Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. Sparxx content just to control the position here. Rodriquez manages to control the position for a moment.#T10# Rodriquez wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount. Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11# The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard. Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez. Rodriquez has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture. Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T12# Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (10) Sparxx Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #T13# Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sparxx wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely. Sparxx can't control as he wanted to and Rodriquez manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T14# Sparxx is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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. Rodriquez is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodriquez'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.
And that's the end of the fight! Sparxx wins on points by 10 to 2. Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title! An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx 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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