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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Van Soest lands a body shot.
Van Soest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crap manages to avoid it.
Van Soest throws a series of punches but Crap avoids them all with ease.
Crap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Van Soest misses.
Van Soest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crap on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crap moves away.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Soest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Soest just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Crap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Soest throws out the jab.
Van Soest scores with a jab to the body.
Van Soest just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Soest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Soest misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Van Soest looking to score a takedown here. Crap is defending well but Van Soest drives through and ends up in Crap's guard.
Crap is striking off his back. Van Soest thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap is staying active underneath Van Soest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Van Soest landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Soest prevents Crap from improving his position.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Soest takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Crap misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Crap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Soest is working Crap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crap has momentary wrist control but Van Soest slips an elbow through the middle.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Soest scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Van Soest any problems.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Crap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Van Soest sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Soest misses with a body shot.
Van Soest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crap with the counter takedown but Van Soest avoids it easily.
Van Soest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crap.
Crap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Soest. Crap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Soest defends it well.
Crap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Van Soest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crap did well to prevent Van Soest getting side control.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
Crap is looking for a sweep. Van Soest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Soest blocks the strikes from Crap.
Crap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crap missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crap flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Soest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Soest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Van Soest content to control rather than advance.
Van Soest trying to control the action but Crap is working from the bottom.
Crap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crap tries to strike from the bottom.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest lands a really nice looking cross but Crap seems unphased.
Van Soest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crap can do to turn this around?
A big right from Van Soest misses.
Crap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Soest looks to land a right hand but Crap moved out of range.#T3#
Van Soest misses with a hook. Crap ducked under it nicely.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Soest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crap has time to react.
Van Soest looks to score with a jab to the body but Crap is just out of range.
Van Soest cracks Crap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Soest throws a body shot but no joy.
Crap feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Soest throws a shot from downtown. Crap moves away and avoids it.
Crap feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Van Soest clobbers Crap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Soest.
Van Soest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Van Soest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Soest scores with a nice right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Soest.
Crap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Soest defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Soest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crap was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Soest.#TD#
Van Soest looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crap!
Crap is trying to get back to half guard.
Crap tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Crap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Soest lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kelly Van Soest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crap taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crap is looking to reverse the position.
Van Soest in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crap throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Crap striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Crap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Soest scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Soest is chipping away with strikes.
Crap tries to improve position but can't.
Van Soest trying to control the action but Crap is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Van Soest trying to control the position but Crap is working away.
Van Soest is really struggling to control Crap but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Van Soest works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crap punching from the bottom.
Crap throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crap is pressing down on Van Soest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Soest is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Van Soest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crap looking for a sweep. Not yet Crap, not yet.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap striking off his back but it's not causing Van Soest any problems.
Crap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Soest's guard. #REVB#
Van Soest is trying to control the position but Crap postures up. #T3#
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap throws a big elbow that misses.
Crap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crap preventing the sweep.
Crap postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Crap postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Crap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Soest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crap is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Soest has wrist control.
Crap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Soest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crap wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is keeping the position.
Van Soest is adopting a defensive guard.
Crap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crap throws a strike but Van Soest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Crap throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crap trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Soest is in close to Crap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crap 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.
Crap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Soest lands a couple of digs.
Van Soest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crap wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crap has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Soest has passed into side control.
Crap throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Van Soest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Soest has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
Kelly Van Soest 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 27 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lavicci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Kersikov to control the position.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a choke. Lavicci gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lavicci manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Lavicci
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Roman Kersikov 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 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 81 wins and 51 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juncker defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Juncker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Ramirez is not content to let Juncker control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker slows the pace down. #T3#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Juncker tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Juncker happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to advance position but instead Ramirez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T10#
Juncker is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker 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.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up. #T13#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gaston Juncker 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 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 60 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Kulik controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kulik as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan 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: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik'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.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.#T10#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan 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: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan 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.
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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:
TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head to control his posture. #T1#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Daddy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy misses the jab.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is trying to control but Daddy manages to pass to mount!
Daddy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Daddy working Kersikov over with strikes here.
Daddy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kersikov hang on?
Daddy looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Daddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Daddy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daddy wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daddy.
Daddy trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back!
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Daddy can't escape the position.
Daddy is trapped and Kersikov is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T5#
I really don't envy Daddy right now.
Daddy wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Daddy from escaping the position.
Daddy is trapped and Kersikov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kersikov looking to hold on to the position here but Daddy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6#
Kersikov is in close to Daddy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kersikov won't allow Daddy to sweep him here.
Kersikov postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pushes down on Daddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Daddy trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T7#
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daddy is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daddy misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.#T9#
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daddy misses the body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daddy throws out the jab.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Daddy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nykolai Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov slips a jab from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Daddy staying out of range there.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Daddy misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Daddy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daddy lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy cracks Kersikov with a solid left hand.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy striking off his back but it's not causing Kersikov any problems.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard. #REVR#
Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Nykolai Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T5#
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.#TD2#
Daddy scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kersikov trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Daddy to sweep him here.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.#T6#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Daddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Daddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T8#
Kersikov 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.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Daddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is looking to control Daddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov punishes Daddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daddy defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Daddy misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.#TD2#
Daddy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Daddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daddy postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Daddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daddy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy. #T5#
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T7#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Daddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Daddy lands a body shot.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Daddy blocks it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T8#
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Daddy slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kersikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing. #T9#
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov has control of Daddy's left arm, preventing Daddy from doing any damage.
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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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 117 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sparxx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T5#
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T7#
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being 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.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T8#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T9#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx controls the position.#T10#
Ramirez turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Ramirez is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx taking a breather here. #T14#
Ramirez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx 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 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 74 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to 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.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Wang is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position. #T3#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriquez's legs.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T9#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Wang#T11#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (9) Wang
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.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
#T12#
Good control from Wang.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Wang is trying to control but Rodriquez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez managing to control the position. #T14#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Long Wang 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 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 38 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Juncker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T2#
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T3#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.#T4#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T6#
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Juncker 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.#T7#
Juncker controlling Kersikov's posture.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Juncker has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling the position.#T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T10#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T12#
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Well,Juncker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.#T13#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T14#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
More stalling from Kersikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Roman Kersikov 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 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 60 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci 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: Kulik (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci 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 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 64 wins and 70 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jello sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Jello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello controlling from the top position.
Jello 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.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T2#
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
MacGowan tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan is letting Jello control him for a moment. #T7#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacGowan trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Jello
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Jello#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Jello
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T11#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Let's hope that Jello 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.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello 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 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 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 54 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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#
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna passes into half guard.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Well, if Notturna 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.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna controls the position from side control.#T5#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Notturna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Notturna'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.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Notturna 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.#T10#
Notturna pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Notturna trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T14#
Notturna keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Strega Notturna 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 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 62 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.#TD#
Wang 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: Wang (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang 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.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T1#
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Wang content just to control the position here. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9##T10#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang continues to stall.#T13#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T14#
Wang controlling from mount.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 73 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 58 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Rodriquez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci holds of for dear life.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T7#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controls the position.#T9#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #T10#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez 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 Rodriquez.#T12#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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