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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Taison shoots for a takedown but Von Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Von Ryan as Taison shoots in.
Taison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Herlock Von Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.#CL2#
Taison clinches with his opponent.
Taison tries to pull guard but Von Ryan won't allow it.
Von Ryan digs a right hand underneath Taison's ribcage. Taison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taison stalling in the clinch but Von Ryan improves position. #TD2#
Taison pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan postures up in Taison's guard and throws a big left but Taison blocks it.
Taison being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Taison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#T1#
Von Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ryan won't allow Taison to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Taison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Ryan prevents Taison from improving his position.
Taison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Taison wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Von Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Von Ryan is working for a kimura but Taison is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ryan pushes down on Taison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taison tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.
Taison is looking to control Von Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taison avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Taison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Taison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Von Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Taison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Ryan is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taison tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but Taison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ryan to get the leverage. #T4#
Taison trying to hold on to Von Ryan's head to control him but Von Ryan postures up.
Taison gets full guard.#SUB2#
Taison looking for a guillotine here but Von Ryan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Taison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Taison up and slammed him! Taison can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Taison can't do much from the bottom here.
Taison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Ryan counters with a two punch combo.
Von Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Taison counters with a two punch combo.
Taison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Taison off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Von Ryan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Taison was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Our winner, Herlock Von Ryan, 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:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Taison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taison.#CL2#
Taison clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mountain's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Taison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mountain walks away with a smile on his face. Taison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taison shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountain sprawls well. He's pushed Taison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mountain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taison wants it to stay on the feet.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain stalks Taison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taison's face. Taison staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Mountain lands a big shot that drops Taison! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Taison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maiki Taison has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taison wants to sweep but no luck.
Taison is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?
Mountain 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.
Mountain'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.
Taison seems to have recovered his senses.
Mountain preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mountain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mountain has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Taison has his foot on Mountain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mountain works his way back into a safe position though.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Mountain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mountain has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.
Taison has his hands on Mountain's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mountain is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mountain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mountain passes into half guard.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mountain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taison controls his leg.
Taison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mountain connects with a couple of short punches.
Mountain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Taison working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain wants to stand but Taison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Taison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mountain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taison.
Taison tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taison regains half guard.#SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions off his back.
Mountain is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Mountain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Taison's thigh. Taison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taison is controlling Mountain's posture.
Mountain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mountain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taison wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain jabs at Taison's body.#CL#
Taison gets tackled into the cage by Mountain. Mountain maintains the clinch.
Taison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taison being controlled against the cage.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taison can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Taison controls his hands.
Taison being controlled against the cage.
Taison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taison looking to throw knees to the head but Mountain is blocking nicely.
Mountain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taison tries a knee to the head but Mountain blocks it.
#T1#
Taison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mountain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taison fails to pull guard.
Tauski Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Mountain is pressed up against the cage. Taison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mountain down to the mat. Mountain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mountain. No joy for Taison on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taison is defended easily by Mountain.
Taison is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mountain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mountain controlling the action here.#T2#
Taison wants to control but Mountain is keeping busy.
Mountain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taison is looking to get back to full guard here but Mountain has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mountain tries to move to mount but Taison blocks the move with his legs.
Taison is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mountain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taison gets back to half guard.
Taison is trying to maintain the position but Mountain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Taison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mountain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mountain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Taison working for submissions but it's allowed Mountain to get to half guard.
Mountain controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Taison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain moves to clinch but Taison breaks away
and Taison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mountain defends well and Taison ends up having to push Mountain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Mountain closes the distance and clinches.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain stalling the fight.
Taison has Mountain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mountain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taison blocking some punches.
Taison is trying to pull guard but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
Tauski Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain digs a right hand into Taison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taison's gas tank.
Taison avoiding damage as Mountain throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Taison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taison misses with a knee strike.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taison is trying to pull guard but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Taison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mountain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Tauski Mountain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Mountain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Mountain dips a shoulder and cracks Taison with a mighty uppercut! Taison falls back against the cage and Mountain unloads with a barrage of strikes! Taison is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mountain screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
Tauski Mountain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Taison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eternal is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taison moves nicely into side control.
Taison is looking to take a break and control but Eternal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taison has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Eternal is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taison yanks on the arm and Eternal is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maiki Taison! |
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Event:
RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Taison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Immanuel keeps control of Taison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel. #BC#
Taison breaks from the clinch.
Taison swats away the attempt to clinch by Immanuel.
Immanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Taison does no damage. #CL#
Taison forces Immanuel back against the cage and clinches.
Taison can't break the clinch.
Immanuel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel. #T1#
A short right from Immanuel.
Taison is trying to push Immanuel away but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Taison.
Taison is trying to force a seperation but Immanuel has the dominant position.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Immanuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Taison's head.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
A frustrated look appears on Taison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taison working hard to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taison. #BC#
Taison breaks the clinch.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Taison.
#CL2#
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Taison lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC#
Taison breaks from the clinch.
Taison swats away the attempt to clinch by Immanuel.#CL2#
Immanuel drives through and clinches with Taison against the cage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel has Taison pressed against the cage, preventing Taison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taison lands a shot to the body.
Taison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Taison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Immanuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
Taison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Taison manages to break the clinch.
Taison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Immanuel on the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Immanuel takes the fight into the clinch.
Taison can't break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Taison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Immanuel.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taison can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Taison breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Taison manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Immanuel tries to keep at a distance but Taison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Taison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Immanuel.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Taison taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Taison lands an uppercut.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taison throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Taison manages to break the clinch.
Taison misses with a double jab.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taison swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Taison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
That's time! Taison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Taison moves into range and clinches up with Immanuel.
Taison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Taison misses with some punches.
Immanuel lands a hook that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Immanuel prevents Taison from breaking the clinch.
Taison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Immanuel lands an uppercut.
Immanuel lands a right hand. #BC#
Taison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Immanuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taison.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Taison both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Taison has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Taison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Immanuel moves into range and clinches up with Taison.
Taison slows down the pace here.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Taison is trying to push Immanuel away but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Taison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Immanuel blocks it with crossed arms.
Immanuel prevents Taison from breaking the clinch.
Immanuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taison tries to break free but Immanuel pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Taison blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Taison tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Taison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Taison misses its intended target.
It seemed like Immanuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Immanuel gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling him.
Taison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Immanuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taison tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Taison has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Taison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taison is trying to break free.#T3#
Taison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Taison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
Taison swinging wildly here.
Maiki Taison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taison throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Immanuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Taison moves into range and clinches up with Immanuel.
Immanuel gets through Taison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taison blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Taison.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immanuel prevents Taison from breaking the clinch.
Taison can't break the clinch.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taison backwards.
Immanuel prevents Taison from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Taison wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Taison. #BC#
Taison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Taison circles away.
Taison throws a right and a left that Immanuel avoids nicely.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Taison pushes him off.#CL#
Taison takes the fight into the clinch.
Taison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Immanuel is defending well for now.
Taison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Immanuel lands with a right to the head.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Taison.
Immanuel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Taison.
Taison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Taison tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yeshua Immanuel 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Taison tries to keep at a distance but Immanuel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taison wants to break free but Immanuel has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel keeps control of Taison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taison blocking some punches.
#BC#
Taison breaks the clinch.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Immanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taison misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Immanuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel tries to clinch up but Taison circles away and keeps his distance.
As Immanuel looks to move away, Taison throws a big counter combo but Immanuel just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Immanuel takes the fight into the clinch.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Taison.
Taison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taison blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Immanuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Immanuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taison is looking to break free of the clinch but Immanuel has double underhooks.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Taison. #BC#
Taison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maiki Taison is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Immanuel pushes Taison up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
Immanuel prevents Taison from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Immanuel as Taison tries to tie him up.
Taison tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Taison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Immanuel. #BC#
Taison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Immanuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taison.
A little jabbing left from Immanuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL2#
Immanuel moves into range and clinches up with Taison.
A nice right hand lands inside from Immanuel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Taison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Taison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taison fails to land with a series of punches.
Taison tries to clinch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Taison looks to land a combination. Immanuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taison misses with the combination.
Taison throws a head kick but Immanuel moves out of range.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Taison tries to bum rush Immanuel with a series of wild strikes but Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Immanuel has closed the distance and engaged Taison in a clinch.
Immanuel lands a left hand.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Taison's head.
Taison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taison misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Taison breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Immanuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Taison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Taison works on Immanuel's body with a couple of short punches.
Taison misses with a punch on the inside.
Taison is trying to break free.
Taison tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
Immanuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taison working hard to break the clinch.
Taison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
#T4#
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Taison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immanuel walks into a left hand. #CL#
Taison forces Immanuel back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Taison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taison lands a hook that snaps the head of Immanuel backwards.
Immanuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taisons head.
Taison is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Taison.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Taison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maiki Taison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taison.
Yeshua Immanuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taison wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Immanuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeshua Immanuel!
After winning the bout, Yeshua Immanuel 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:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Taison clinches. #TD#
Taison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Esteves regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (0) Esteves#SUB#
Taison drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Taison off! Taison jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves stands and throws Taison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (2) vs (5) Esteves#T1#
Taison is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura but Taison is defending well.
Esteves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taison wants to control but Esteves postures up.
Taison is looking to regain half guard here but Esteves keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura but Taison is defending well. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taison has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Esteves works to advance to full mount. Taison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Taison (2) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Taison has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Esteves's lack of action.
Taison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Esteves is working for an americana but Taison has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Esteves was thinking about the submission.
Taison wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Taison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (4) vs (7) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Taison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (7) vs (7) Esteves#SUB#
Taison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Taison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (7) vs (9) Esteves
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esteves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esteves's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (11) vs (9) Esteves#SUB#
Taison is working for a rear naked choke. Esteves is not defending it well and Taison has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Esteves refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Esteves's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maiki Taison! |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taison tries to clinch but Simone moves out of range. #CL#
Simone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Taison ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Taison wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Taison controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (3) vs (0) Taison
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here as Simone stalls from top position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Simone trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone wants to control but Taison is keeping him busy.
Taison is looking to reverse the position.
Taison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (3) vs (2) Taison
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simone wants to control but Taison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone wants to improve his position but Taison is controlling well.
#T4#
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone is trying to keep Taison in close.
Simone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taison wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone pulls Taison in to control the position.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (5) vs (2) Taison#T5#
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone pushes down on Taison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taison keeps working.
Taison won't allow Simone to pass to mount.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Taison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (5) vs (6) Taison
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Taison to control.
Simone tries to escape but Taison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone trying to control here.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Taison seems content to control.
Simone gets full guard.
Taison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Simone is trying to hold Taison in close to prevent damage but Taison has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taison not doing much here.
Taison wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Taison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone trying to control but Taison postures up.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Taison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taison stalling away here and it's allowed Simone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (7) vs (6) Taison
Taison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taison is trying to keep Simone in close.
#T11#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving. #T12#
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taison is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Simone is really struggling to control Taison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Simone 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. #T14#
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Simone advances to half guard.
Taison manages to get to full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Joey Simone 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:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Just Another Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taison is working for takedown but Another Sparbot is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Taison pulls guard successfully.
Taison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Another Sparbot wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Another Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison working a defensive guard but Another Sparbot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (3) vs (0) Taison
Taison is trying to control Another Sparbot's posture but Another Sparbot avoids it. #T1#
Taison is being controlled here.
Taison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Another Sparbot prevents Taison from improving his position.#SUB#
Another Sparbot is looking for a kimura here.
Taison wants to control but Another Sparbot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Another Sparbot seems to be working for a kimura but Taison defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Another Sparbot'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.
Another Sparbot pushes down on Taison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taison is looking to control Another Sparbot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taison avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Another Sparbot is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Another Sparbot is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taison as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Another Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.#T4#
Taison keeping moving, preventing Another Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Taison 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.
Taison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Taison looking to control but Another Sparbot passes into half guard.
Taison wants to control but Another Sparbot is keeping busy.
Taison is in trouble now - Another Sparbot has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (6) vs (0) Taison
Taison just holding on.#SUB#
Another Sparbot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taison manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Taison looking for a sweep but Another Sparbot has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Another Sparbot (8) vs (0) Taison
Taison is looking to get to half guard.
Another Sparbot tries to control but Taison wriggling away.
Another Sparbot wants to take his opponent's back but Taison doesn't allow it. #T7#
Taison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taison wants to control but Another Sparbot is having none of it.
Taison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Another Sparbot wants to control but Taison has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T8#
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Another Sparbot 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.
Another Sparbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taison keeps working. #T9#
Taison is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Another Sparbot jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (11) vs (0) Taison#SUB#
Another Sparbot tries for a kimura but Taison is defending well.
Taison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Taison is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Taison is defending against the submission attempts here by Another Sparbot.
Taison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taison is staying active underneath Another Sparbot, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Taison wants to improve his position but Another Sparbot is controlling well.
Taison keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Another Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura but Taison is defending well.
Taison gets back to full guard.
Taison managing to control the position. #T12#
Another Sparbot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Another Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Taison working a defensive guard here.
Another Sparbot is looking to pass into half guard but Taison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taison is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (11) vs (2) Taison#T13#
Another Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Taison is proving a slippery customer.
Taison wants to control from the top but Another Sparbot keeps moving.
Taison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Another Sparbot is adopting a defensive guard.
Taison controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Another Sparbot takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Just Another Sparbot 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:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 29 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silverio. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Taison
Silverio wants to control but Taison is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taison has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Taison is trying to get back to full guard.
Taison won't allow Silverio to pass to mount. #T1#
Taison is looking to improve his position.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Taison is defending against the submission attempts here by Silverio.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taison wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio 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.
Taison won't allow Silverio to pass to mount. #T2#
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is looking to stall here but Taison recovers full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taison is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Taison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silverio is now in half guard.
Taison gets full guard.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Taison 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.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Silverio is looking to advance position but Taison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Taison
Silverio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taison moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (7) Taison
Taison has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio can't escape the position.
#T6#
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Taison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taison is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (7) Taison
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Taison trying to control the position here. #T8#
Taison wants to control but Silverio passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Taison is defending well. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Taison defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silverio 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.
Taison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Silverio prevents Taison from improving his position.
Taison is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Taison gets back to full guard.
Taison is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Taison looking to control.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Silverio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (7) Taison
Taison is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Taison tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silverio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taison, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silverio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T14##SUB#
Silverio tries for a kimura but Taison is defending well.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison wants to control but Silverio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silverio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silverio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Taison darts in and clinches Azaryan up against the cage.
Taison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taison is trying to pull guard but Azaryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azaryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taison after a bit of a struggle.
Azaryan can't get the takedown.
Maiki Taison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.#TD2#
Azaryan tightens his grip and picks Taison up, before dumping him to the ground. Taison manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taison (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Taison 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: Taison (2) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Taison is trying to work for a kimura but Azaryan is defending well.
#T1#
Taison wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy.
Taison controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Taison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (5) vs (2) Azaryan#T2#
Taison slows the pace down.
Taison trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away.
Taison just content to control the position. #SUB#
Taison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azaryan, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Taison controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Azaryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Taison controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Azaryan actively working from the bottom here.
Taison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Taison'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.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Still in half guard, Taison seems content to control.
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Taison sits in half guard. #T7#
Taison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Taison keeps him under control.
Taison slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taison controlling the action here.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan moves into full guard.
#T9#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison slips nicely into half guard.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Taison trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Taison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taison is keen to just control but Azaryan is a slippery customer.
Taison not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Taison taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Azaryan has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Taison has tapped! Great work by Azaryan! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artur Azaryan!
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murrdock moves into the clinch.
Murrdock is working for takedown but Taison is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Murrdock has Taison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murrdock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taison tumbling to the mat - Murrdock dives into Taison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Taison
Taison keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Murrdock content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Murrdock'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.
Taison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Taison trying to control the position here.
Murrdock trying to move into half guard but instead Taison has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Taison
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock 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.
Taison wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murrdock holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Taison postures up.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Taison is proving a slippery customer.
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (4) vs (2) Taison
Murrdock content to stall in guard here.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at MMA LA inform us that Taison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Murrdock won't allow Taison to sweep him here.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murrdock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taison is refusing to be controlled, as Murrdock sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Murrdock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murrdock is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taison reverses the position - he's now on top in Murrdock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (4) vs (4) Taison
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Taison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Murrdock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock 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.
Taison is fighting to break Murrdock's control of his arms but Murrdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock looking to control but Taison passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Murrdock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murrdock manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Taison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murrdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taison controls the pace.#T7#
Taison tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Taison trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murrdock pulls Taison in close to prevent any damage.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Murrdock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murrdock 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.
Taison looking to sit in guard and control but Murrdock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (6) vs (4) Taison#T9#
Taison trying to control the position here.
Murrdock controlling from the top position.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Murrdock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murrdock has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.
Taison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murrdock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (6) vs (6) Taison
Murrdock is trying to control the position but Taison postures up.
Taison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison stands and throws Murrdock's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (6) vs (9) Taison
Murrdock is trying to improve his position.
Murrdock seems a little lost for a moment, as Taison dominates the positioning.#T11#
Murrdock tries to buck Taison off but Taison is having none of it.#SUB2#
Taison tries for a kimura but Murrdock is defending well.
Taison wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Murrdock is looking to regain half guard here but Taison keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Taison happy to just control the position for now.
Taison trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taison tries for a kimura but Murrdock is defending well.
Murrdock is looking to regain half guard here but Taison keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Murrdock is not content to let Taison control the position.
Murrdock is trying to get back to half guard.
Taison trying to control the position but Murrdock is working away.
Taison controlling the position from side mount.
Murrdock struggling a bit here.#T14#
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.
Taison working away.
Murrdock manages to get back to half guard.
Murrdock wants to control but Taison passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (6) vs (12) Taison
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taison trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverio.
Taison slaps away a takedown attempt from Silverio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silverio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Taison drives through and clinches with Silverio against the cage.
Silverio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taison walks away with a smile on his face. Silverio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Taison closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Silverio has Taison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silverio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taison tumbling to the mat - Silverio dives into Taison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Taison
Silverio 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.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Taison has control of Silverio's left arm, preventing Silverio from doing any damage.
Silverio won't allow Taison to sweep him here.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Silverio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Taison is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silverio controls the pace.
Taison seems keen to control Silverio's posture.
Silverio trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silverio pushing down on Taison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Taison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taison has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Taison defends the submission attempt.
Silverio prevents Taison from improving his position.#T3#
Taison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taison is controlling Silverio's trapped leg to prevent Silverio from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Silverio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T4#
Taison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Taison
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking to control.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Taison
Taison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard. #T5#
Taison looking to control.
#SUB#
Silverio has gone for a leg lock! Taison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Taison
Silverio trying to control the position.
Taison controlling from the top position.
Silverio is trying to keep Taison in close.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Taison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taison has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Taison postures up.
Taison wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Taison postures up. #T7#
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is trying to keep Taison in close.
Taison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Taison trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8##SUB#
Silverio has an active guard here but Taison has managed to pass into half guard.
Taison trying to control the pace.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to hold on to Taison's head to control him but Taison postures up.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T9#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Taison is taking a breather. Silverio 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.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #T10#
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taison has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (7) Taison
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Taison maintains control.
Taison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Taison controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Taison looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silverio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (10) Taison
Good control from Taison.
Silverio tries to break free.
Will Taison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silverio wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Silverio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Taison.
Silverio is really stuck here.
Taison trying to control momentarily.
Taison is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silverio tries to roll but Taison sticks to his back.
#T13#
Taison is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Taison is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Taison biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Taison maintains control.
Taison controlling from the full mount.
Silverio tries to hold on but Taison postures up.#T14#
Taison fails to advance to Silverio's back.
Taison wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Taison wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taison is looking for a takedown.
Taison looking for a takedown.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but Taison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taison successfully pulls guard.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taison keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Taison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Taison controlling him for the moment.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is trying to keep Taison in close.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taison pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Taison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.#T2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Taison postures up. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taison defends well.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Taison in close to prevent any damage.
Taison preventing the sweep. #T3#
Chai controlling Taison's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Taison
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taison pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Taison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Taison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Taison
Taison preventing the sweep.
Chai seems keen to control Taison's posture.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Taison won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Taison's head, controlling the position.
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Taison preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai is trying to control the position but Taison postures up.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Taison
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Taison looking for a sweep. Not yet Taison, not yet. #T7#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison 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.
Taison looking to control.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Taison
Chai works to advance to full mount. Taison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (4) Taison#T8#
Chai fails to move to back control.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taison is working to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai trying to control but Taison is having none of it. #T9#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taison has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chai looking to control but Taison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taison has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (4) Taison
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Taison is staying busy.#T10#
Taison can't escape the position.
Taison just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai keeps control of the position as Taison tries to break free.
What can Taison do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai gets his hands free as Taison looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Taison is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Taison showing good submission defense here.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Taison is staying busy.
Taison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Taison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai controlling the pace.
Taison tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Taison won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Taison
Taison 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.#T13#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai wants to control the pace but Taison is squirming around nicely.
Taison is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Chai wants to control the pace but Taison is squirming around nicely.
Taison tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Taison tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (4) Taison
What can Taison do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai is trying to stick to Taison's back but Taison is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (18) vs (6) Taison
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (6) Taison
Taison pulls Chai in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
A relieved looking Rodrizinho Chai 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:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch.#TD#
Taison pulls guard effortlessly.
Taison 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.
Taison is trying to keep Stark in close.
#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (0) Stark
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Taison defends it easily.
Taison stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison is trying to keep Stark in close.
Taison looking for a sweep. Not yet Taison, not yet.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Stark forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Stark 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.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Taison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Taison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (2) vs (5) Stark#SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stark off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (6) vs (5) Stark#T4#
Taison controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
Stark is keeping busy.
Taison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stark trying to control the position but Taison manages to sink in the hooks.
Stark tries to roll but Taison sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark tries to escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Taison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stark turns into Taison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (6) vs (7) Stark
Taison wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Taison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (8) vs (7) Stark
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taison content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (11) vs (7) Stark#T7#
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Taison just content to control the position.
Taison laying and praying for a moment but Stark takes advantage and regains half guard.
Taison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taison wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. #T8#
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taison wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Taison forces his way into half guard.
Taison passes into side control, despite Stark's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (14) vs (7) Stark
Taison is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Taison keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taison off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (14) vs (11) Stark#SUB2#
Stark looking to break Taison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stark looking for the choke but no joy.
Taison tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Taison is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stark working for the choke. #T11#
Taison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Stark looking for a submission but Taison manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stark wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass. #SUB2#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (18) vs (11) Stark
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taison's best efforts.#T12#
Stark wants to improve his position but Taison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Stark is not content to let Taison control the position.#SUB#
Taison is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Taison passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (21) vs (11) Stark
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taison wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stark wants to control but Taison postures up.
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark has a hand on Taison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (24) vs (11) Stark
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Taison has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Taison (27) vs (11) Stark
Stark is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison takes the fight on points by 27 to 11. |
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Event:
CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Taison closes the distance and clinches.
Taison prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Taison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yung looking to sit in guard and control but Taison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (0) Yung
Yung is pulling down on Taison's head to control his posture.
Taison slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yung looking for submissions off his back.
Yung has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Aloha MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Taison prevents Yung from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison prevents Yung from improving his position.
Taison trying to control the pace.
Yung wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Taison slows the pace down in half guard.
Yung controlling the position well.
Taison trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
Yung wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Taison is looking for a kimura here.
Yung trying to hold on to Taison's head to control him but Taison postures up.
Yung is looking to improve his position.
Yung is looking to control Taison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?#T4#
Yung tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Yung is trying to control but Taison passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (5) vs (0) Yung
Taison trying to control the position but Yung is working away.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Taison wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Yung's face as Taison controls the position.
Yung tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Taison is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (5) vs (2) Yung#SUB2#
Yung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taison wants to get back to full guard.
Yung controlling the action here.
Taison is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Taison won't allow Yung to pass to mount.
Taison is trying to control but can't.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taison controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Yung seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Yung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yung. #SUB2#
Yung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB2#
Yung is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taison as he works his way to full guard.
Yung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Yung is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Yung has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Taison won't allow Yung to pass to mount.
Yung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yung moves into full mount! Taison won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (5) vs (5) Yung
Yung wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Yung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (7) vs (5) Yung#SUB2#
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Taison defends easily.
#T9#
Taison stopping the sweep attempt from Yung.
Taison advances to half guard.
Taison works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (10) vs (5) Yung
Yung regains half guard.
Taison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Yung trying to control but Taison postures up.
Yung has a hand on Taison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (13) vs (5) Yung
Taison trying to control but Yung is having none of it.
Yung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Taison trying to control but Yung is having none of it.
Yung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Taison (16) vs (5) Yung
Taison controlling well, preventing Yung from escaping the position.
Taison biding his time, controlling Yung.
Yung trying to control the hands but Taison won't let him. #T12#
Taison biding his time, controlling Yung.
Taison controlling well, preventing Yung from escaping the position.
Taison is looking to control Yung but Yung is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Taison controls the action.
Taison struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Taison is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yung has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Yung is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Taison is looking for a choke. Yung gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yung manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (16) vs (7) Yung
Yung trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom. #T14#
Taison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yung preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison takes the fight on points by 16 to 7. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Taison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minasian wants a takedown.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Taison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian is trying to drag Taison to the mat but Taison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taison tries for a takedown but Minasian manages to get underhooks.
Taison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
#TD2#
Taison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taison holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taison pulls Minasian in close to his closed guard and prevents Minasian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Taison defends it.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian stalling away here and it's allowed Taison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Minasian trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison is doing well to control the position and prevent Minasian from advancing to side control.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian trying to advance position but Taison counters by regaining guard.
Taison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison managing to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taison trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
#SUB2#
Taison actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.
Minasian is keen to just control but Taison is a slippery customer.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Minasian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian trying to control from Taison's half guard. Taison has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Taison wants to sweep but no luck.
Taison looking to control.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taison controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Taison is controlling Minasian's posture.
Minasian 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.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Taison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taison tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Taison
Minasian tries to control but Taison wriggling away. #T12#
Taison wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.#T13#
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Minasian'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.
Taison is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Taison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Taison defending well.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taison reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Taison
Taison preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Taison
Taison 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.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kurri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taison's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taison (0) vs (2) Kurri
Kurri prevents Taison from improving his position.
Kurri is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taison trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kurri seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Taison has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri stands and throws Taison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (0) vs (5) Kurri
Taison tries to bench press Kurri off him but Kurri keeps the position. #T1#
Kurri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taison keeps working. #SUB2#
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kurri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kurri but great work by Taison. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taison (4) vs (5) Kurri
Taison trying to control the position but Kurri is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taison controlling from side mount.
Taison wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kurri is trying to control Taison's posture but Taison avoids it.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
Kurri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kurri tries to roll over but Taison keeps him under control.
Kurri trying to hold on to Taison's head to control him but Taison postures up.
#T3#
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Taison has control of the leg.
Kurri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Taison controlling him for the moment.
Taison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Taison wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Taison is posturing up here but Kurri has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Taison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Taison has to tap! Slick submission there by Kurri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
In his post fight interview, Tatu Kurri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Taison closes the distance and clinches.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Taison gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the ropes. #TD2#
Taison gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Taison
Taison tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to improve his position but Taison is controlling well.
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taison has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Taison
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai tries to control Taison's body but Taison pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Taison has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Taison
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Chai tries to roll but Taison sticks to his back.
Taison avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai is trying to break free.
Will Taison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai trying to control the hands but Taison breaks the grip.
Chai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Taison tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off. #T3#
Taison doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Taison
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Taison wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Taison can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taison wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai not doing much here.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom. #T5#
Taison trying to control but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Taison is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is looking to advance position but Taison won't allow it.
Taison is trying to control but can't.
Taison tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T6#
Chai wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taison is trying to control but can't.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Taison manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Chai trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison trying to control the position here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T9#
Taison wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Taison seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom. #T11#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
Taison is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Taison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T12#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Taison's legs - danger averted.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T13#
Taison wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (8) Taison
Chai wants to control the pace but Taison is squirming around nicely.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai tries to control but Taison wriggling away.
Chai wants to take Taison's back here but Taison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't control as he wanted to and Taison manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Taison is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gulf with a jab.
Gulf misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Taison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison misses with a head shot. Gulf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Gulf seems keen to control Taison's posture.
Taison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taison won't allow Gulf to sweep him here.
Taison controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taison misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf lands with an uppercut that bounces Taison off the cage and back into range.
Leyte Gulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taison blocks a head kick by Gulf.
#T2#
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Taison manages to avoid it.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gulf.
Taison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taison looks to land a body kick but Gulf moved away.
Taison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Taison misses with a leg kick.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Taison uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Taison takes the fight into the clinch.
Gulf working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taison slips a jab from Gulf.
Gulf throws a leg kick which misses Taison's front leg but catches the back leg as Taison tries to avoid it.
Gulf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Taison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but Taison moved out of range.
Gulf misses the jab.
No luck for Taison with that takedown attempt.
Gulf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gulf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulf defends it nicely.
Gulf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taison with a poor takedown
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.#T4#
Taison lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gulf, as that shot connected.
Gulf tries a low kick but Taison avoids it.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taison dives in for a single leg takedown but Gulf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Taison backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taison on the side of the head.
Taison moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gulf throws a head kick but Taison moves out of range.
Gulf lands a nice looking body shot.
Gulf throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Taison clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf 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#
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maiki Taison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulf circles away.
Taison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Taison moves in looking to clinch but Gulf pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Taison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gulf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Taison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taison needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taison. Taison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.#TD2#
Taison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taison showed some decent athleticism there.
Gulf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taison wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Taison stands up from Gulf's guard - Taison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taison needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Taison shoots in for a takedown but Gulf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but Taison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gulf misses the jab.#TD2#
Taison gets a takedown into half guard.
Gulf keeping hold of Taison's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Taison looks to land a strike but Gulf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Gulf is working an open guard so Taison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gulf feints and then cracks Taison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taison down.
Taison dives in and grabs Gulf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gulf pushes down on Taison's head and hops out.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Gulf connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.#T3#
Taison shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Gulf slaps away a takedown attempt from Taison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gulf misses with a series of wild punches.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Taison's head back.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Taison.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taison can do to turn this around?
Gulf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taison.
Gulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Taison's head.
Taison darts in looking for a takedown but Gulf gets double underhooks and turns Taison into the cage. #T4#
Taison just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf with a hook.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Gulf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gulf sets himself, and Taison steps forward looking for the clinch! Gulf avoids it this time.
Gulf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gulf wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Taison persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Taison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Taison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Gulf coming out on top.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Taison's leg. Taison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gulf misses with a body shot.
Taison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taison under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
Taison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gulf is able to avoid easily.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Taison ducks down to avoid it.
Taison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gulf throws a right hand that Taison ducks under and follows up with a left that Taison also avoids with ease.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Taison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf tried to score with a low kick but Taison checks it.
Taison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gulf works the jab nicely.
Taison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gulf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taison somewhat.
As Taison looks to move away, Gulf throws a big counter combo but Taison just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taison.#ROC#Taison is rocked!
Gulf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taison.
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Taison is out of range. #T1#
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taison is able to avoid easily.
Gulf throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Gulf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gulf misses with a hook. Taison ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gulf as Taison shoots in.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.
Gulf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taison throws a counter combo.
Gulf lands a head shot.
Gulf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Taison persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Gulf swats away the attempt to clinch by Taison.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gulf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taison shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taison moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Gulf as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Taison - just one landing.
Gulf scores with a jab to the body.
Taison wants to clinch.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gulf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taison is out of range. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gulf.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into Taison's ribs.
Taison misses with a low kick.
Taison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Gulf.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taison.
Gulf throws a right hand that Taison ducks under and follows up with a left that Taison also avoids with ease.
Gulf lands a right hook to the body.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
Gulf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taison is still on wobbly legs! Can Gulf finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Gulf.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gulf! Taison is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
In his post fight interview, Leyte Gulf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rick Dick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Taison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taison showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dick (0) vs (2) Taison
Dick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taison wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Taison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taison passes Dick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taison is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taison stalling. #T1#
Dick trying to control from the bottom.
Taison is looking to advance position but Dick won't allow it.
Taison is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taison wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Taison seems content to control.
Taison is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Taison is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Dick is staying active underneath Taison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Taison wants to work for an arm triangle but Dick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taison passes into side control, despite Dick's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (0) vs (5) Taison
Dick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taison off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dick (4) vs (5) Taison
Taison tries to escape but Dick has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Taison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dick.
Taison trying to control the hands but Dick won't let him.
Dick controlling the position well here. Taison rolled but Dick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dick not allowing Taison to control his hands.
Dick is looking to control Taison but Taison is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Taison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Dick working for a choke but Taison is defending well.
Taison trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dick is looking for the choke from the back position but Taison is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dick is looking for the choke from the back position but Taison is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Taison showing good submission defense here.
Dick wants to control but Taison manages to buck him off and is now in Dick's guard! Nice work there by Taison! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (4) vs (7) Taison
Taison wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving. #T5#
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Taison is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taison stacks Dick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taison! Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (4) vs (10) Taison#SUB2#
Taison tries for a kimura but Dick is defending well.
Taison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dick! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dick (4) vs (12) Taison
Dick is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Taison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Taison avoids the attempt from Dick to control.
Taison trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Dick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
Taison wants to take a breather but Dick is having none of it. #T7#
Taison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dick moves into full guard.
Taison wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Taison stopping the sweep attempt from Dick.
Taison 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.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dick has an active guard here but Taison has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Taison trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away.
Taison trying to control from Dick's half guard. Dick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taison passes Dick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (4) vs (15) Taison
Dick tries to hold on but Taison postures up.#T9#
Taison looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick is trying to escape the mount.
Taison looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick 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: Dick (6) vs (15) Taison#SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dick wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving. #T10#
Taison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Taison keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.#T11##SUB#
Dick has gone for a leg lock! Taison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (6) vs (17) Taison
Dick keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taison defends it easily.
Dick controlling the position.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (8) vs (17) Taison#T12#
Dick won't allow Taison to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Taison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Taison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.
Dick trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Dick postures up.
#T13#
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Dick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Dick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (11) vs (17) Taison#SUB#
Dick is trying to get an arm triangle but Taison is defending well.
Taison tries to buck Dick off but Dick is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Taison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison wins on points by 17 to 11. |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is working for takedown but Taison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Santos gets control of Taison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taison defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taison is aware though and is defending well.
Taison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Taison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
Taison trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Taison looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Taison has his hands clasped together but Santos extends and breaks Taison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Santos! |
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