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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 72 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
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.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ignatowski continues to stall.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away. #T3#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski controls the action.#T4#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
Ignatowski'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.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T10#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 74 wins and 37 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Rodriquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Turturro dominates the positioning.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez regains half guard.#T1#
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to advance position but Rodriquez counters by regaining guard.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T4#
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Rodriquez trying to control but Turturro postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away. #T8#
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Turturro is taking a breather. Rodriquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T11#
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro stands and throws Rodriquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Rodriquez denies him.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Turturro tries to move to full mount but Rodriquez actually manages to regain half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T13#
Turturro is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is not content to let Turturro control the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it. #T14#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Turturro is stalling here. Rodriquez 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 Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 103 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Jello stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Jello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Nelson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Jello wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it. #T3#
Jello holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nelson is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Jello's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jello. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Nelson#T4#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to take his opponent's back but Jello turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jello has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jello manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (7) Nelson
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Jello controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nelson tries to break free.
#T8#
Jello is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (9) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jello is now in half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello 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.#T9#
Jello prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T10#
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Nelson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (9) Nelson#T11#
Nelson just looking to survive in the bad position.
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Jello is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson 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.
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.
Nelson tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Jello controls the action.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Jello controls the action.#T14#
Nelson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 69 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin 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. #T1#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Balkan has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Balkan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin postures up.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.#T4#
Balkan is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5##SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Balkan#T6#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan can't escape the position.
#T7#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin 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. #SUB2#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan gets full guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position. #T11#
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T12#
Merlin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T13#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Balkan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #T14#
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Balkan
Merlin working away.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Balkan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miami Vice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vice avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Vice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vice tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Catch Wrestler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vice (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace. #T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Vice has his hands clasped together around Catch Wrestler's back. He's all about the action.
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Catch Wrestler 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Vice is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working.
Catch Wrestler stalling. #T4#
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Vice defends it.
Vice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Vice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vice is holding on for now. #T6#
Catch Wrestler passes into side control, despite Vice's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vice (0) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Vice struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Vice is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vice gets back to half guard.#T9#
Vice manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom. #T10#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vice is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Vice 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Vice looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Catch Wrestler stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Vice trying to control the position.
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. #T12#
Vice keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T13#
Vice controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Vice pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Vice is keeping the position.
Vice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.#T14#
Vice looking to control.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Vice to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vice (2) vs (5) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 5 to 2.
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 71 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 79 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Ignatowski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Turturro.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T7#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #T8#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to control.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
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!
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro moves into full guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Turturro is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Turturro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Turturro up and slammed him! Turturro can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Turturro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (5) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 68 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Balkan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Balkan on that attempt. #TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kersikov gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov tries to push Balkan's head away but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov 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.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T2#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov'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.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T5#
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Balkan rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Balkan
Kersikov has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan 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 (12) vs (2) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Balkan#T9#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
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 (15) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10#
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Balkan has got his arm under Kersikov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kersikov has spun round into Balkan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) Balkan#T11#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Balkan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Balkan up and slammed him! Balkan can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (6) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Balkan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Balkan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control here.
#T14#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 31 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 58 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Merlin
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
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.#T1#
Merlin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Merlin 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.
McDonald passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#T5#
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
McDonald won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T7#
McDonald is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin gets back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is really struggling to control Merlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
McDonald wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Merlin is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture. #T9#
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the position here.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T11#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Merlin
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#T13#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald gets full guard.#T14#
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merlin passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McDonald gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McDonald takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oh gets a clinch.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but Nelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Nelson
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control. Oh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Let's hope that Nelson 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.
Oh wants to sweep but Nelson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Oh denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Oh! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
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 controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself. #SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Oh's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (7) Nelson#T5#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Oh has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is trying to keep Oh in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control the position but Oh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Nelson is pressing down on Oh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Nelson has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #T8##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Nelson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nelson wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T11#
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson pulls Oh in to control the position.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Nelson has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (9) Nelson
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Oh wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Turturro getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T2#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T5#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T7#
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ramirez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez 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.
Turturro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#T14#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 49 wins and 67 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling Balkan's posture. #T1#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
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.#T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik managing to control the position.
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.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik#T5#
Balkan managing to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is looking to pass Balkan's guard but actually Balkan recovers to full guard.
Kulik 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. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik staying calm.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Kulik taking a break here but Balkan is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
#T11#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik#T13#
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Balkan trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Balkan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kulik
Balkan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Balkan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 58 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
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.#TD#
Catch Wrestler tries to sprawl but Merlin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Merlin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Catch Wrestler won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#T2#
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin stalling.
Merlin is looking to pass Catch Wrestler's guard but actually Catch Wrestler recovers to full guard. #T3#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merlin has picked Catch Wrestler up and slammed him! Catch Wrestler can't keep hold of the triangle and Merlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#T4#
Catch Wrestler seems a little lost for a moment, as Merlin dominates the positioning.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Catch Wrestler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merlin controlling the action here.#T5#
Catch Wrestler keeping control of the position.
Merlin controlling the action here. #T6#
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Merlin trying to control the pace. #T7#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Merlin wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin postures up.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stands and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Merlin taking a breather here. #T10#
Catch Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Merlin taking a breather here.
Merlin tries to move to mount but Catch Wrestler blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.
A lull in the action here as Merlin stalls from top position.
Catch Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Merlin trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.#T13#
Merlin just content to control the position.
Catch Wrestler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Catch Wrestler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T14#
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Vice closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Vice
Vice is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is trying to get back to half guard.
Vice is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position. #T1#
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice is trying to improve his position.
Vice stops McDonald from passing to mount.
Vice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but Vice denies him. #T2#
McDonald wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Vice can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
McDonald taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working away.#T3#
Vice is looking for a sweep.
Vice prevents McDonald from moving into mount. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald trying to control the action but Vice is working from the bottom.
McDonald taking a break here but Vice is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Vice is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Vice defends it.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB#
McDonald is trying for a kimura here. Vice looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McDonald wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Parisini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parisini throws a lazy right hand but Kekoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kekoa scores with a nice strike.
Parisini throws a hook but Kekoa blocks it.
Kainalu Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parisini's hands.#CL#
Parisini gets tackled into the cage by Kekoa. Kekoa maintains the clinch.
Parisini misses with a body punch.
Parisini misses with the head strike.
Kekoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kekoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parisini can't find room to land a body shot as Kekoa controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Parisini.
Parisini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa just leaning against Parisini, taking a breather.
Kekoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Parisini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Parisini misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parisini letting Kekoa take a breather here.
Parisini has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
#T1#
Parisini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parisini misses with a punch on the inside.
Kekoa has Parisini pushed against the cage.
Kekoa gets through Parisini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parisini has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Kekoa.
Kekoa lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Parisini lands a takedown into guard.
Parisini wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Parisini is pushing down on Kekoa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kekoa is fighting to maintain full guard but Parisini has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Parisini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Parisini is trying for a kimura here. Kekoa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Parisini wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Parisini!
Lou Parisini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 86 wins and 56 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kersikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Turturro prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro content just to control the position here. #T4#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Turturro tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #T5#
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kersikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kersikov and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Turturro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Turturro fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Turturro 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.#SUB2#
Turturro wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turturro.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 66 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Balkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Balkan 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: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Balkan is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ramirez pulls Balkan in to control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Balkan content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Balkan not doing much here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T6#
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan controlling Ramirez's posture. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#T9#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to take Balkan's back here but Balkan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away. #T13#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it. #T14#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 62 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
McDonald 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 (4) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov stalling. #T3#
McDonald 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 (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
McDonald trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.#T6#
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Kersikov tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T8#
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T11#
McDonald trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
Kersikov is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juncker sprawls well. Juncker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juncker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juncker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Juncker is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Catch Wrestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Juncker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #T3#
Juncker is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5##SUB2#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#T6#
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juncker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T7#
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve his position but instead Juncker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Juncker is really struggling to control Catch Wrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Juncker.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Juncker gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Juncker.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
#T13#
Juncker controls the action.
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T14##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juncker gets his way!
Juncker is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Catch Wrestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson controlling the action here.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oh is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well. #T2#
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Nelson trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom.
Well, if Nelson 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.
#T3#
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Oh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Nelson stays in close to Oh's body and controls the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oh controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Oh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson controlling from mount.
It looks like Nelson 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.#T7#
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Oh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Oh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nelson.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson wants to take Oh's back but he can't do it this time.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is having none of it. #T8#
Oh tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Nelson tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Oh is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Nelson tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (8) Nelson
Nelson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nelson is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but Oh is defending it well.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Nelson trying to control.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position easily here as Oh tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Nelson tightening his grip on Oh, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for the choke from the back. #T12#
Oh staying busy and making it hard for Nelson to control. #SUB2#
Nelson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Oh fending off the submission attempt from Nelson.
Well,Oh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Nelson looking to break Oh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nelson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nelson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Oh.#SUB2#
Oh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nelson's arms.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Nelson controlling from the back.
Oh is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Oh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 8 to 0.
Stoned Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 60 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 77 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Turturro has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jello. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Turturro
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Jello won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T1#
Turturro pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Turturro#T2#
Jello working away.
Jello controlling the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Turturro#T3#
Jello prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Jello takes Turturro's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
#T4#
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Jello controlling from the back.
Turturro trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Turturro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Turturro breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
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!#T7#
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Jello wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Turturro pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jello has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T11#
Jello pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Jello pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Jello keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello managing to control the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T13#
Jello pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 66 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Balkan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Oh defends the submission attempt.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Balkan#T1#
Balkan taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh is letting Balkan control him for a moment. #T3#
Oh prevents Balkan from moving into mount.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Balkan happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Oh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (5) Balkan#T4#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Balkan controlling the position.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (7) Balkan
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Oh keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving. #T6#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Oh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
Balkan trying to control the pace. #T8##T9##SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.#T10##SUB2#
Balkan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Balkan has cracked it and Oh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
A very excited looking Boris Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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