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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Shakes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Lomachenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Lomachenko moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lomachenko as Shakes shoots in.
Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.
Lomachenko instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lomachenko has managed to clinch.
Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes fails with the takedown.
Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes.
Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Shakes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lomachenko defends well and Shakes ends up having to push Lomachenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shakes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in and drives through. Lomachenko sprawls well.
Lomachenko clinches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Lomachenko. No joy for Shakes on that attempt.
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes stops a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lomachenko prevents it.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lomachenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomachenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes.
Lomachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakes. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko wants to counter the offense by Shakes and move into the clinch position.
Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Shakes with that takedown attempt.
Shakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well. He's pushed Shakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Shakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shakes fails with the takedown.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Shakes is heads and Lomachenko is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lomachenko wins on points by 1 to 0.
Marcus Shakes spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'. |
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