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Event:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Thudpucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maislin misses with a hook to the body
and Thudpucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Blake Maislin has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thudpucker slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Thudpucker scores with a four punch combination!
Thudpucker looks to land a right hand but Maislin moved out of range.
Thudpucker works over Maislin's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
That has opened up Blake Maislin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maislin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Thudpucker throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Maislin tumbling to the canvas!
Thudpucker looking to pass the guard.
Thudpucker scoring with some ground and pound.
Maislin pulls Thudpucker in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maislin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker throwing strikes but missing.
Maislin pulls Thudpucker in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Thudpucker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thudpucker looking to pass the guard.
Thudpucker wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving.
Maislin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maislin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thudpucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maislin on the ground.#SUB2#
Thudpucker stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maislin throws up his legs and catches Thudpucker in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Thudpucker tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maislin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Maislin!
Blake Maislin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Maislin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overide darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Blake Maislin has been cut.
Overide lands a body shot.
Overide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maislin.
A jab from Maislin misses.
Overide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Overide throws a body punch but Maislin moves out of range.
A lazy left from Overide finds it's target.
Maislin tries to clinch there but Overide circles away.
Maislin is looking to clinch.
Overide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overide, as that shot connected.
Overide works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
That has opened up Blake Maislin's cut even more.
Maislin ducks under a wild hook from Overide.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overide stuns Maislin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overide scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maislin doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel Overide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overide lands a jab to Maislin's midsection.
Maislin looks winded!
Maislin looks for a takedown but Overide sprawls well.#T1#
Overide looks to score with a jab to the body but Maislin is just out of range.
Overide connects with a jab.
Maislin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overide was well out of range. Poor timing from Maislin.
Maislin throws a body shot but no joy.
Overide cracks Maislin with an open hand slap.#CUT#
The cut above Blake Maislin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maislin's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maislin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Overide.
Overide throws out a powerful jab.
Overide is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Overide drops Maislin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maislin looks back up at him and smiles so Overide waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Maislin is rocked!#CUT#
Blake Maislin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Maislin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manuel Overide!
A victorious Manuel Overide 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Maislin tries to clinch but Tigiev moves away
and Tigiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Tigiev coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Maislin has been cut.
Maislin tries to clinch but Tigiev moves out of range.
Tigiev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maislin momentarily.
Maislin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tigiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Maislin shoots in but Tigiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tigiev connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maislin wants to clinch
enabling Tigiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Maislin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tigiev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maislin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tigiev to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Blake Maislin's cut is getting worse.
Maislin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maislin misses with a body punch
and Tigiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maislin throws an overhand right that lands on Tigiev's shoulder, as Tigiev tries to avoid the shot.
Tigiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maislin.
Maislin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tigiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maislin misses with a wild body shot.
Maislin tries to clinch but Tigiev moves away
and Tigiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Tigiev finds it's way through Maislin's defenses.
Maislin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tigiev.#T2#
Tigiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Maislin off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Blake Maislin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maislin swings for the body but Tigiev moves out of range.
Maislin tries to clinch up.
Tigiev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maislin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tigiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tigiev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tigiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Tigiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
Jeez, Blake Maislin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maislin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maislin looks to clinch
and Tigiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maislin thinking. #T3#
Maislin tries to clinch up
and Tigiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maislin throws a looping overhand right but Tigiev ducks down to avoid it.
Tigiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maislin misses with a hook
and Tigiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarmat Tigiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tigiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maislin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tigiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Maislin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sarmat Tigiev!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Maislin and Karri Tonnila. Maislin's entrance music is Downset - All Crews. A fine choice. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maislin sprawls well initially but Tonnila persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maislin (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila content to control rather than advance.
Maislin wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonnila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila tries to pass to full mount but Maislin defends it.
Maislin is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonnila is thwarting Maislin's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maislin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maislin looking to control but Tonnila passes into half guard.
Tonnila is thwarting Maislin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonnila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maislin trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maislin wants to control but Tonnila passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controls the position from side control.
Maislin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maislin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (2) vs (5) Tonnila
Maislin is trying to work for a kimura but Tonnila is defending well.
Tonnila gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Tonnila keeping moving, preventing Maislin from controlling successfully.
Maislin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila seems keen to control Maislin's posture.
Maislin trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Maislin pushing down on Tonnila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maislin is working for a kimura but Tonnila is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonnila tries to roll over but Maislin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is positioning himself well to prevent Maislin advancing to mount.
Tonnila gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonnila holds on and takes a little breather.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila can't keep his opponent in guard - Maislin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maislin trying to control from half guard but Tonnila is working away.
Tonnila tries to roll over but Maislin keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maislin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (5) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila is trying to control Maislin's posture but Maislin avoids it.
Tonnila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maislin's best efforts.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep. Maislin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maislin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tonnila wants to sweep but Maislin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (8) vs (5) Tonnila
You can see the frustration on Tonnila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maislin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tonnila prevents Maislin from improving position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonnila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maislin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonnila keeps working.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep.
Tonnila stops Maislin from passing to mount.
Tonnila tries to buck Maislin off but Maislin is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (8) vs (7) Tonnila
Maislin is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maislin is pressing down on Tonnila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maislin seems keen to control Tonnila's posture.
Maislin controls Tonnila momentarily but Tonnila frees himself.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Maislin is keeping the position.
Tonnila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maislin trying to control the position.
Maislin keeping full guard, as Tonnila tries to pass.
Maislin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin wants to reverse the position here. Tonnila has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Maislin is forced to tap! Maislin looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Karri Tonnila!
Karri Tonnila is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Carneiro and Blake Maislin. Carneiro comes to the cage accompanied by The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Blake Maislin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Carneiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carneiro instigates a clinch.
Maislin tries to pull guard but Carneiro won't allow it.
Carneiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Maislin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carneiro pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Carneiro controls Maislin momentarily but Maislin frees himself.
Maislin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now.
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maislin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (2) vs (0) Maislin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maislin keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Maislin keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carneiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carneiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Maislin.
Carneiro being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is sitting in close to Maislin's body. Maislin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carneiro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carneiro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maislin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blake Maislin! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Maislin and Dan Schultz. Dan Schultz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schultz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maislin (0) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maislin can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Schultz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schultz prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maislin tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maislin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin is looking for a sweep.
Maislin is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Maislin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (2) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
Maislin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz 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.
Schultz pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maislin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Maislin content to stall in guard here.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maislin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maislin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maislin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (5) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Maislin is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Maislin tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
Schultz is not content to let Maislin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Maislin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Maislin is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Maislin seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Maislin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (8) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maislin is trying for a kimura here. Schultz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maislin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Maislin! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mijain Lopez and Blake Maislin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maislin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maislin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maislin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maislin misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mijain Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Maislin.
Maislin darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maislin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Maislin
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.
Maislin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Maislin has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Maislin
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Maislin from controlling successfully.
Maislin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maislin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez pulls Maislin in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Maislin is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez 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.
Lopez pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Maislin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Maislin is proving a slippery customer.
Maislin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maislin slips nicely into half guard.
Lopez won't allow Maislin to pass to mount.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maislin seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maislin is working away from the top position though.
Lopez 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.
Maislin is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Maislin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is not content to let Maislin control the position.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maislin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maislin trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Maislin is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez is staying active underneath Maislin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maislin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (2) vs (5) Maislin
Maislin trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Maislin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maislin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maislin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maislin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maislin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez keeping his opponent close.
Maislin trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Maislin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lopez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maislin's guard! Nice work there by Lopez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (5) Maislin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez stays in close to Maislin's body and controls the position.
Maislin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Maislin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maislin wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maislin is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maislin keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez 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.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Maislin.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maislin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Maislin looking for a sweep. Not yet Maislin, not yet.
Maislin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maislin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maislin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Maislin is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controlling the pace.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maislin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maislin tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Maislin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin moves into full guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Maislin trying to control from the bottom.
Maislin gets back to full guard.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez won't allow Maislin to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maislin trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maislin wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan and Blake Maislin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Madakassan darts in and clinches Maislin up against the cage.
Maislin is trying to pull guard but Madakassan has him pressed against the cage.
Madakassan has Maislin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Madakassan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maislin tumbling to the mat - Madakassan dives into Maislin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (0) Maislin
Madakassan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving.
Maislin trying to control the position.
Maislin keeping moving, preventing Madakassan from controlling successfully.
Madakassan wants to pass the guard but Maislin is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Madakassan'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving.
Maislin pulls Madakassan in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madakassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maislin controls Madakassan momentarily but Madakassan frees himself.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maislin trying to control the position.
Madakassan pushes down on Maislin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but Maislin defending well.
Madakassan controlling the action here.
Maislin is looking for a sweep. Madakassan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madakassan tries to pass to full mount but Maislin defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madakassan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Madakassan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maislin trying to control here.
Madakassan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Madakassan wants to advance to full mount but Maislin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Madakassan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (0) Maislin
Madakassan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madakassan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maislin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Madakassan trying to control the position but Maislin is working away.
Madakassan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madakassan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maislin is looking to regain half guard here but Madakassan keeps moving and retains side control.
Madakassan laying and praying for a moment but Maislin takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maislin is just riding it out for now. Madakassan eventually gives up the hold.
Madakassan trying to mount his opponent but Maislin defends it.
Madakassan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maislin wants to control but Madakassan is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan trying to control from Maislin's half guard. Maislin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Maislin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madakassan is working hard here to advance position.
Maislin looking to control.
Madakassan preventing the sweep.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving.
Maislin 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: Madakassan (5) vs (2) Maislin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maislin in particular looking to stall.
Maislin trying to control from Madakassan's half guard. Madakassan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maislin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maislin trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Madakassan controlling the position.
Madakassan has his foot on Maislin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maislin works his way back into a safe position though.
Madakassan keeping full guard, as Maislin tries to pass.
Madakassan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maislin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madakassan is trying to keep Maislin in close.
Maislin wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Madakassan has Maislin pulled in close to control his posture.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle here but Maislin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (5) Maislin
Maislin working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maislin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maislin wants to control but Madakassan is keeping him busy.
Madakassan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maislin swings around for an armbar but Madakassan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maislin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (7) vs (5) Maislin
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maislin controlling the position.
Madakassan wants to pass the guard but Maislin is keeping the position.
Maislin pushes a forearm under Madakassan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Madakassan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Maislin! |
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