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Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 98 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice double leg into side control. Catch Wrestler won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Catch Wrestler is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello 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.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Catch Wrestler buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello 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. #SUB#
Jello working for a choke but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free. #T4#
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Catch Wrestler breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (13) vs (6) Catch Wrestler#T5##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler trying to control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Jello is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler controlling his opponent. #T6#
Catch Wrestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jello to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello pushing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello'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.#T8#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello uses his free foot to push down on Catch Wrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Catch Wrestler.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T9#
Jello controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Jello.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Catch Wrestler is in bad spot here. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jello is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T13#
Jello is not going to allow Catch Wrestler to sit and survive in this position.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T14#
Jello has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Catch Wrestler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs


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 83 wins and 53 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 63 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Balkan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Balkan's arms. #SUB2#
Balkan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Balkan let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov prevents Balkan from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB2#
Balkan looking for the choke from the back.
Balkan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Balkan trying to control.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Balkan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov is keeping busy. #T5#
Balkan controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Balkan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov manages to buck him off and is now in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8##SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan looking to control. #T9#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T10#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan 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: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Balkan#T12#
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kersikov is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


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 67 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro#T1#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is letting Turturro control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski trying to control here. #T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T7#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Ignatowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving position.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski 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.#T14#
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 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.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 20 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Nelson.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nelson trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Kersikov is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov postures up. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T7#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson moves into full guard. #T8#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Nelson#T9#
Nelson tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Nelson
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Nelson breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Nelson#T10#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Nelson not doing much here.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


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 28 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 64 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald 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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald is cranking MacGowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MacGowan! He's tightened the choke and MacGowan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





207 cm
36 yrs
260 lbs



170 cm
45 yrs
162 lbs


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 47 wins and 62 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Balkan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Merlin
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin is trying to keep Balkan in close. #T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Merlin 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.
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T5#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling Balkan's posture.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Merlin#T7##SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (2) Merlin#T8#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (2) Merlin#T9#
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T10#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Merlin keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Balkan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Merlin
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (7) Merlin
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (7) vs (9) Merlin

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDonald has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ignatowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDonald taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ignatowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs


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 97 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 74 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jello circles away.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jello 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.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Jello.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Turturro#T1#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Jello is trying to work for a sweep but Turturro has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (6) Turturro
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to take Jello's back but instead Jello gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T3#
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Jello is defending well.
Turturro is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Turturro prevents Jello from improving his position.
Turturro stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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.
Jello controlling Turturro's posture. #SUB#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jello's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (6) Turturro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T8#
Jello avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T9#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T10#
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (6) Turturro
Jello controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Turturro prevents Jello from taking his back.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro is trying to break free.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T13##SUB#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Jello controls the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening. #T14#
Turturro trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 20 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture. #T1#
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Catch Wrestler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kersikov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Catch Wrestler#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Kersikov frees himself and scrambles - Catch Wrestler manages to regain control in side control.
Catch Wrestler working away.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Catch Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Catch Wrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T5#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Catch Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T6#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Catch Wrestler#T8#
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov pushes down on Catch Wrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is thwarting Catch Wrestler's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catch Wrestler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Catch Wrestler#T10#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T13#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (12) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #T14#
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Catch Wrestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 63 wins and 63 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson trying to control here. #SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Nelson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson managing to control the position.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nelson
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan moves into full guard. #T8#
Nelson postures up.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions. #T9#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well. #T10#
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Nelson
MacGowan wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
Nelson controlling from the back.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T12#
MacGowan tries to control the position but Nelson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Nelson
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.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now. #T13#
Nelson avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening. #T14#
Nelson is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Nelson
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Nelson

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Stoned Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Bagrov.
Aztlan looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range. #TD#
Bagrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Aztlan looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagrov stays in close to Aztlan's body and controls the position.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aztlan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bagrov clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Aztlan.
Aztlan gets through Bagrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztlan is keeping busy.#BC2#
Aztlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Aztlan finds it's target.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aztlan.#T3#
Aztlan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aztlan missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Bagrov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aztlan breaks the clinch.
Bagrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Bagrov down.
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan wants to get back to full guard.
Aztlan is trying to control but can't.
Bagrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.
Aztlan is trying to maintain the position but Bagrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Aztlan tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov defending well as Aztlan loads up on a big left hand.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at Bagrov's knee but Bagrov avoids it well.
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aztlan tries to land a front kick but Bagrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bagrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Bagrov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bagrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bagrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bagrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bagrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagrov.#T2#
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Aztlan tries to sprawl out of it but Bagrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aztlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Aztlan gets caught flat footed, as Bagrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danila Bagrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Bagrov throws a strike but Aztlan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Aztlan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aztlan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aztlan is controlling Bagrov's posture.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bagrov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Danila Bagrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aztlan walks into a stiff left hand from Bagrov.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Bagrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aztlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aztlan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagrov is just out of range.
Bagrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Bagrov misses.
Bagrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagrov is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagrov.#T2#
Bagrov connects with a jab.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagrov fails to land the takedown.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Aztlan tries a low kick but Bagrov avoids it.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bagrov blocks the leg kick.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Bagrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan. #KD2#
Aztlan lands a big head kick that sends Bagrov tumbling to the mat! Aztlan takes a step backwards and waves Bagrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Bagrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Aztlan controlling Bagrov's posture.
Bagrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aztlan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aztlan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MILF 28     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Rothstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Rothstein's shoulder, as Rothstein tries to avoid the shot.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rothstein! Popper lets Rothstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein switches off momentarily and Popper cracks him with a monster right hand! Rothstein topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Popper dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Popper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper!

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



207 cm
35 yrs
260 lbs


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 82 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 61 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balkan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balkan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Balkan
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Balkan stalls from top position.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Balkan uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Balkan
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Balkan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balkan tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Balkan working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Balkan#T5#
Balkan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.#T6#
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan is holding Kersikov down, trying to stall.
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T7#
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balkan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balkan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T8#
Kersikov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (7) Balkan
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T12#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan manages to get to full guard. #T13#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balkan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs



200 cm
39 yrs
195 lbs


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 51 wins and 73 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.
Turturro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
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.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kulik
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture. #T3#
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kulik
Turturro trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kulik#T4#
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is trying to stick to Turturro's back but Turturro is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Kulik
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Kulik
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro is controlling Kulik's posture.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T9#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) Kulik
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (6) vs (13) Kulik#T10#
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik is keeping busy. #T11##SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro controlling from the back.#SUB#
Turturro looking for the RNC. #T12##SUB#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Kulik is defending it well.
Turturro is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T13##SUB#
Turturro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (15) Kulik
Kulik passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is trying to control but can't. #T14#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 15 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs


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 9 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Catch Wrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kersikov makes his way to full guard, as Catch Wrestler worked for a kimura.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Catch Wrestler stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Kersikov is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Catch Wrestler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (5) Kersikov#T5#
Kersikov takes a little break here. Catch Wrestler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Catch Wrestler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T8#
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T9#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (10) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (13) Kersikov#T13#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov avoiding Catch Wrestler 's attempts to control his hands.
Catch Wrestler breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (13) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (15) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


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 27 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 62 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald controls the position.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDonald presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard. #T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan seems keen to control McDonald's posture.#T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
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.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T7#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here. #T9#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (14) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #T10#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.#SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling MacGowan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T11#
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
McDonald'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.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (20) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (22) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



183 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


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 65 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Nelson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson not doing much here.
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 trying to control here.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Nelson is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski 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 (4) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson looking to control. #T6#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson 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. #T7#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nelson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Nelson keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Ignatowski prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Nelson#T10#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control. #T11#
Ignatowski looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nelson rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Nelson#T12#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but Nelson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MILF 26     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024
#R1#
Brogan misses with a straight right.
Kekoa lands with a straight right. Brogan didn't see that one coming.
Kekoa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brogan throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Kekoa moves into the clinch.
Brogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kekoa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kekoa is trying to break free.
Kekoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kekoa blocks it with crossed arms.
Brogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kekoa is trying to break the clinch but Brogan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa goes for a takedown attempt but Brogan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kekoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kekoa slips under a jab from Brogan.
Brogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brogan.#T1#
Kekoa throws a head kick that misses.
Kekoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brogan throws the left hand but Kekoa avoids the punch easily.
Brogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brogan.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Brogan.
Kekoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kekoa closes the distance and clinches up with Brogan, looking for a takedown. Kekoa pushes Brogan against the cage but Brogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kekoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kainalu Kekoa.
Brogan throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa unleashes a big counter combination but Brogan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kekoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kekoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brogan throws a jab when Kekoa was well out of range.#T2#
Kekoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Brogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kekoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brogan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Kekoa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kekoa somewhat.
Brogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kekoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kekoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brogan throws out the jab.
Kekoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brogan.
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Kekoa.
Michael Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kekoa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kekoa shoots in for a double leg but Brogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kekoa tries to get set, Brogan tries to push him back and clinch up but Kekoa manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogan loads up on a big right hand but Kekoa slips the punch.#T3#
Kekoa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kekoa dives in and grabs Brogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brogan pushes down on Kekoa's head and hops out.
Brogan misses with a hook
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Kekoa closes the distance and clinches.
Kekoa prevents a body shot from Brogan.
Kekoa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brogan.
Brogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekoa's elbow.
Brogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekoa controls his hands.
Kekoa tries to break the clinch but Brogan is controlling the position.
Brogan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Kainalu Kekoa has been cut.
Kekoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brogan.
Kekoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brogan can't find room to land a body shot as Kekoa controls the action.
Kekoa blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Brogan tries a body shot but Kekoa blocks it.
Kekoa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brogan tries to work over Kekoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brogan to keep the fight standing.
Kekoa leaning against his opponent.
Brogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kekoa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kekoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kekoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kekoa tries to pull guard but Brogan holds him up against the cage and eventually Kekoa drops back down to his feet.
Kekoa wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kainalu Kekoa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brogan.#CL2#
Kekoa has managed to clinch.
Brogan throws an elbow that misses.
Brogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Brogan misses with a punch to the body.
Kekoa prevents a body shot from Brogan.
Brogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards.
Kekoa tries to circle away but Brogan has him pinned against the cage.
Brogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa fails to pull guard.
Kekoa trying to stall but Brogan improves his position.
Kekoa tries to pull guard but Brogan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kainalu Kekoa.
Brogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekoa controls his hands.
Come on Brogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Brogan misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Kekoa gets control of Brogan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kekoa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kekoa controls Brogan momentarily but Brogan frees himself.
Brogan wants to stand but Kekoa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brogan trying to control but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
Brogan looking to sit in guard and control but Kekoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kekoa postures up. #T2#
Brogan is pulling down on Kekoa's head to control his posture.
Brogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekoa can do to turn this around?
Kekoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brogan controls Kekoa momentarily but Kekoa frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Kekoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brogan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Brogan wants to control from the top but Kekoa keeps moving.
Kekoa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kekoa looking to control.
Kekoa has a closed guard, preventing Brogan from standing up.
Brogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael Brogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kekoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kekoa is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kekoa.
Brogan throws a body punch but Kekoa moves out of range.
Kekoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogan circles away.#CL2#
Kekoa closes the distance and pushes Brogan back into the cage.
Kekoa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa is trying to break the clinch but Brogan has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kekoa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kekoa blocks a body shot from Brogan.
Kekoa taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Brogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kainalu Kekoa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kekoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kekoa dives in for a single leg takedown but Brogan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Kekoa.
Kekoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brogan.
Brogan misses with an uppercut.
Kekoa looks for the body kick but Brogan saw that one coming.
Brogan misses with an uppercut.
Kekoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kekoa.
As Kekoa tries to get set, Brogan tries to push him back and clinch up but Kekoa manages to avoid the attempt.
Brogan misses with a hook.
Kekoa dives in and grabs Brogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brogan pushes down on Kekoa's head and hops out.
Michael Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kainalu Kekoa.
Brogan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kekoa tries to clinch but Brogan moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brogan misses the target.
Kekoa misses with a low kick.
Brogan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Brogan.
Kekoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brogan.
Kekoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Kekoa slips under a jab from Brogan.
Kekoa wants to counter the offense by Brogan and move into the clinch position.
Brogan throws a looping overhand right but Kekoa ducks down to avoid it.
Kekoa slips under a jab from Brogan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kekoa.
Brogan takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Brogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Brogan rushes Kekoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Brogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brogan has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
Brogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kekoa can't get the takedown.
Brogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekoa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Brogan has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kekoa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brogan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brogan can't find room to land a body shot as Kekoa controls the action.
Brogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Brogan scores with a hook to the body.
Michael Brogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kekoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Kekoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brogan trying to control but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
Brogan is really struggling to control Kekoa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kekoa wants to stand but Brogan is controlling the position.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Brogan from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brogan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kekoa is proving hard to escape from.
Kekoa wants to improve his position but instead Brogan has moved into half guard.
Kekoa wants to get back to full guard but Brogan has passed into side control.
Kekoa is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brogan trying to control the position but Kekoa is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Brogan!

Michael Brogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WP 86     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





193 cm
44 yrs
207 lbs



207 cm
35 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 60 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balkan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to improve position but can't.
Jello prevents Balkan from moving into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Jello sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Balkan
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello passes into half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard. #T3#
Jello is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Jello controlling the action here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well. #T5#
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Balkan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jello!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan struggling a bit here.#T6#
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face as Jello controls the position.
A control attempt from Balkan but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (4) Balkan
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello controlling from mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.#T8#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan 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.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jello is staying active.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T11#
Balkan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T12#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jello's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (8) Balkan#T13#
Balkan trying to control momentarily.
Balkan controls the position.#SUB2#
Jello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is controlling the position but Jello somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T14#
Balkan is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello keeping control of the position.
Balkan is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WP 86     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





193 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs


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 51 wins and 72 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up. #T1#
Turturro is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T4#
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro 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: Turturro (2) vs (7) Kersikov
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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 stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T5#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Turturro forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Turturro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (2) vs (11) Kersikov#T8#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (6) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T9#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now. #SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov tries to break free. #SUB#
Turturro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Turturro let's go of the attempt for now.#T10#
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T12#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T13#
Turturro wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T14#
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (6) vs (16) Kersikov
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (6) vs (18) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 18 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WP 86     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





180 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs



183 cm
27 yrs
205 lbs


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 18 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kersikov is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T3#
Nelson trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson trying to control here. #T4#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet. #T5#
Nelson is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #SUB2#
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard! #T7#
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Nelson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back. #T8#
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Nelson frees himself and scrambles - Kersikov manages to regain control in side control.
Nelson tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Nelson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T9#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson gets back to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T12#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up. #T13#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (0) Nelson#T14#
Nelson holds on for dear life, controlling Kersikov's posture momentarily.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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