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Event:
GC 307
Date: Jul 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spud has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Mawe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
A big left from Mawe misses.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mawe's head.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Mawe.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mawe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Spud has one foot on Mawe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mawe fails with the takedown
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.#T1#
Mawe misses with a takedown attempt
and Spud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Mawe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Spud, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Watsz Mawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mawe.#T2#
Mawe moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Mawe shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spud.
Mawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mawe throws out a powerful jab.
Spud throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mawe swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mawe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Mawe persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Spud cracks Mawe with an open hand slap.
Mawe fails with the takedown.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mawe.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
Spud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mawe has his takedown stuffed
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Mawe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mawe stops Spud from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Mawe wants to pass to mount but Spud is defending the position.
Spud keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mawe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spud holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mawe controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mawe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Mawe looks for a takedown but Spud sprawls well.
Spud throws a hook but Mawe avoids it easily.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mawe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spud fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mawe just manages to avoid it.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a monster overhand right that drops Mawe! Spud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dead quickly recovers to half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe working the head and body with strikes.
Dead is pressing down on Mawe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mawe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawe.
Dead pulls Mawe in to control the position.
Mawe stops Dead from standing up.
Dead is trying to control the position but Mawe postures up.
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.
Mawe stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Dead pushes Mawe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mawe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Dead is being controlled here. #T1#
Mawe'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.
Dead wants to control but Mawe postures up.
Mawe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dead is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mawe controlling from side mount.
Dead felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Dead but he's now mounted!
Dead is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T2#
Dead taking shots to the head.
Mawe working Dead over with strikes here.
Dead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dead is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Mawe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dead?
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Mawe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dead hang on?
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mawe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Mawe is landing with some decent strikes but Dead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Mawe with shots to the head and body - Dead looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dead is trying desperately to improve position.
Dead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dead is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Mawe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dead is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Mawe controlling the position easily from mount.
Dead tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Dead to control.#T4#
Mawe controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mawe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dead shrugs it off.
Dead is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
Mawe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mawe with shots to the head and body - Dead looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Mawe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dead tests Mawe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mawe backs up against the cage.
Mawe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mawe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Dead.
Dead tries to clinch up but Mawe circles away and keeps his distance.
Mawe lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead stuffs the takedown attempt from Mawe. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mawe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mawe is in Dead's guard.#SUB2#
Dead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mawe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mawe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mawe passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mawe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead trying to hold on to Mawe's head to control him but Mawe postures up.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Mawe has control of the leg. #T2#
Mawe trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe working the head and body with strikes.
Dead gets full guard.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Mawe lands a couple of elbows.
Mawe 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.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe 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. #T3#
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe won't allow Dead to sweep him here.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Mawe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Mawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Mawe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mawe shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead sprawls well. He's pushed Mawe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead tries to land a front kick but Mawe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mawe tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Mawe counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mawe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mawe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mawe stays in close to Dead's body and controls the position.
Dead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Better Dead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dead tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Dead misses. #CL2#
Mawe tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Mawe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dead is trying to stall.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Mawe pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Dead stands up and waves to Mawe to follow him. #T1#
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Mawe attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Mawe lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mawe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Mawe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dead tries to buck Mawe off but Mawe is having none of it.
Mawe cracks Dead with a big right hand but Dead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mawe looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mawe advances to full mount.
Mawe landing strikes from the mount and Dead is in trouble!
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
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!
Mawe lands a big shot there that rocks Dead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mawe trying to control but Dead is having none of it.
Mawe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Mawe wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Dead tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe prevents Dead from getting the reversal.
Dead wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Dead is working to get back to half guard.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mawe controlling the action here.
Mawe working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mawe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mawe winds up and cracks Dead with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mawe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is trying to stand.
Dead trying to hold on to Mawe's head to control him but Mawe postures up.
Mawe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mawe is looking to advance position but Dead won't allow it.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Mawe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mawe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mawe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dead working a defensive guard here.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mawe misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mawe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Event:
GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Shain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shain tried to score with a low kick but Mawe checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Mawe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mawe shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shain scores with a body shot.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Shain as Mawe shoots in.#TD#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mawe trying to control the action but Shain is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mawe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mawe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Mawe slows the pace down.
Mawe advances nicely into full mount.
Mawe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shain is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Mawe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mawe trying to control but Shain is having none of it.
Shain working to try and regain half guard.
Mawe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shain because Mawe loaded up on that one. #T3#
Mawe working Shain over with strikes here.
Mawe looking to ground and pound but Shain is blocking nicely.
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mawe dominating with strikes here.
Mawe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Mawe misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shain is trying to escape the mount.
Shain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Mawe unloads with some shots from mount but Shain bucks and avoids them well.
Mawe unloads with some shots from mount but Shain bucks and avoids them well.
Mawe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mawe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Shain slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
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!
Mawe is looking to advance position but Shain won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Mawe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
Shain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mawe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shain steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shain throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shain. Beautiful body shot.
Shain throws the kick towards the body but Mawe avoids it.
Shain leaves Mawe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain punishes Mawe's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shain.
Shain tests Mawe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Mawe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mawe fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shain throws a jab when Mawe was well out of range.
Mawe attempts a counter takedown but Shain avoids it well and moves away.
Shain throws a front kick that sends Mawe stumbling back into the cage.
Mawe tries to bum rush Shain with a series of wild strikes but Shain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Mawe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shain sprawls and moves away.
Mawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shain moves away.
Mawe looks to throw the jab but Shain is out of range.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Shain moves out of range.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mawe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Mawe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mawe rather than just go for the knockout.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Shain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shain misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Shain.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Shain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain scores with a push kick.
Mawe shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain cracks Mawe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Shain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shain scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Shain.
Sampson Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shain, as that shot connected.
Jab by Shain.
A shot to the liver by Shain. Beautiful body shot.
Shain throws a good cross that connects.
Shain lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Mawe.
Shain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mawe. Mawe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Mawe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shain as he avoids it easily.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Shain cracks Mawe with a good jab.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mawe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mawe tries to counter with a takedown but Shain is quick to defend against it.
Mawe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain scores with a body shot.
Shain leaves Mawe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Shain. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shain lands a body shot.
Mawe moves out of range as Shain throws a body kick.
Shain lands with a right hand.
Shain lands a nice looking body shot.
Shain lands a jab.
Shain lands with a good body shot.
Mawe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shain defends well and Mawe ends up having to push Shain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Shain there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Shain. That snapped Mawe's head back.
Mawe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shain.
Shain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Shain looks to land a right hand but Mawe moved out of range.
Mawe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shain to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
Mawe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shain circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Shain.
Mawe tries to counter with a takedown but Shain is quick to defend against it.
Shain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shain stuns Mawe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shain cracks Mawe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mawe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mawe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
Shain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mawe scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Mawe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mawe prevents Shain from standing back up.
Mawe trying to control from half guard but Shain is working away. #SUB#
Mawe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shain sees it coming and defends easily.
Mawe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Shain is defending well. #T3#
Mawe wants to control but Shain is keeping him busy.
Shain is doing well to control the position and prevent Mawe from advancing to side control.
Mawe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Shain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shain moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawe.
Shain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mawe's sensitive parts.
Mawe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mawe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mawe dives in and grabs Shain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shain pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.
Mawe shoots for a takedown but Shain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mawe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shain stuns Mawe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mawe lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Mawe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Westwood is trying to defend but Mawe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mawe prevents Westwood from standing back up.
Mawe is nestled in close to Westwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mawe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Westwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mawe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mawe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Westwood tries to kick Mawe off but Mawe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mawe controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Mawe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Westwood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3828 p4p, 330 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2271 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches with his opponent.
Joey gets underhooks to prevent Mawe's takedown attempt.
Mawe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mawe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Mawe
Joey trying to control the position but Mawe is working away.
Mawe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Mawe tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (6) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe working to try and regain half guard.
Joey controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Mawe tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey wants to take Mawe's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mawe is looking to escape.
Mawe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey is really struggling to control Mawe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mawe can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mawe 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.
Joey prevents Mawe from improving his position.
Mawe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawe.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pushes down on Mawe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mawe won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
Mawe wants to sweep but Joey has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (9) vs (0) Mawe
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey working away.
Joey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joey looking to control but instead Mawe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to get back to full guard.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mawe is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey wants to take a breather but Mawe is having none of it.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (12) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe wants to control but Joey is having none of it.
Joey controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mawe for as long as he can get away with.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey goes for an armbar but Mawe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mawe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (12) vs (2) Mawe
Joey keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
Mawe trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (14) vs (2) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Joey 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.
Mawe managing to control the position.
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey won't allow Mawe to sweep him here.
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 4244 p4p, 340 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2246 p4p, 207 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chosu McGrady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGrady tries to clinch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGrady takes the fight into the clinch.
Mawe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGrady clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGrady (0) vs (4) Mawe
McGrady manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mawe's guard. Nice work there by McGrady.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (4) Mawe
Mawe has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position.
Mawe controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mawe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mawe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (6) Mawe
McGrady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGrady has an active guard here but Mawe has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
Mawe not doing much here.
Mawe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGrady reverses the position - he's now on top in Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (4) vs (6) Mawe
Mawe keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
McGrady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (6) Mawe
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mawe, who protects the arm well.
McGrady is trying to get an arm triangle but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is looking for a sweep.
McGrady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mawe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGrady is thwarting Mawe's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Mawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mawe is just riding it out for now. McGrady eventually gives up the hold.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mawe has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mawe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mawe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mawe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (7) vs (10) Mawe
Mawe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGrady has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGrady is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is not content to let Mawe control the position.
McGrady is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mawe works to advance to full mount. McGrady defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (7) vs (12) Mawe
McGrady tries to reverse the position but Mawe maintains control.
Mawe content just to control the position here.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mawe not doing much here.
McGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to control but McGrady is keeping him busy.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
McGrady tries to roll over but Mawe keeps him under control.
Mawe is trying to control. McGrady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe prevents McGrady from improving his position.
McGrady is trying to maintain the position but Mawe is very close to passing his half guard.
McGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe passes McGrady's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrady is in trouble now - Mawe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (15) Mawe
Mawe controlling his opponent.
McGrady is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Mawe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is looking to get to half guard.
Mawe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrady tries to reverse the position but Mawe maintains control.
Mawe controlling from mount.
Mawe prevents McGrady from getting the reversal.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady 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: McGrady (9) vs (15) Mawe
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Mawe is keeping the position.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - McGrady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mawe wants to get back to full guard.
McGrady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mawe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrady.
Mawe is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is concentrating on defense, preventing McGrady from advancing position.
Mawe wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mawe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mawe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mawe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (9) vs (19) Mawe
McGrady is trying to escape the position but Mawe is controlling the position.
McGrady is looking to regain half guard here but Mawe keeps moving and retains side control.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady is looking to regain half guard here but Mawe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mawe taking a breather here.
Mawe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGrady is not content to let Mawe control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mawe tries to pass to full mount but McGrady defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGrady actively working from the bottom here.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but McGrady defending well.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
McGrady is trying to control but Mawe passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (9) vs (22) Mawe
McGrady is trying to work for a sweep but Mawe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (9) vs (24) Mawe
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control but McGrady is having none of it.
Mawe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGrady haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mawe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mawe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGrady manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady is trying to get back to full guard.
Mawe wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawe wins on points by 24 to 9.
A very excited looking Watsz Mawe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Watsz Mawe (ranked 2164 p4p, 205 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 7278 p4p, 407 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Watsz Mawe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Eugemia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mawe tries to avoid it but Eugemia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mawe to the ground. Mawe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eugemia wants to clinch up but Mawe keeps it at a distance.
John Eugemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugemia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mawe defends well and Eugemia ends up having to push Mawe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
Mawe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watsz Mawe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mawe (0) vs (4) Eugemia
Mawe is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
Mawe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Eugemia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Eugemia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mawe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eugemia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries to get to full guard but Eugemia has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to pass the guard but Mawe defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe is staying active underneath Eugemia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eugemia prevents Mawe from improving his position.
Eugemia not doing much here.
Eugemia trying to mount his opponent but Mawe defends it.
Eugemia stalling.
Mawe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Eugemia postures up.
Eugemia is pushing down on Mawe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mawe is fighting to maintain full guard but Eugemia has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eugemia prevents Mawe from improving his position.
Eugemia is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe wants to control but Eugemia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eugemia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eugemia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eugemia is looking to stall here but Mawe recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Eugemia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Eugemia.
Eugemia passes into half guard.
Mawe wants to control but Eugemia is keeping busy.
Mawe is trying to get back to full guard.
Eugemia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (7) Eugemia
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is squirming around, avoiding Eugemia's attempts to control the action.
Eugemia is trying to control here but Mawe has managed to regain half guard.
Eugemia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (10) Eugemia
Mawe tries to hold on but Eugemia postures up.
Mawe is trying to escape the mount.
Eugemia wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia controlling from the full mount.
Eugemia prevents Mawe from getting the reversal.
Mawe has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Eugemia's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe is pressing down on Eugemia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eugemia looking to pass the guard.
Eugemia passes Mawe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eugemia stalling.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Eugemia is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mawe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eugemia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mawe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eugemia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mawe won't allow Eugemia to pass to mount.
Mawe trying to control from the bottom.
Eugemia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (13) Eugemia
Mawe tries to hold on but Eugemia postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia controlling the pace for now.
Eugemia tries to control but Mawe wriggling away.
Eugemia is trying to control here but Mawe has managed to regain half guard.
Eugemia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eugemia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (16) Eugemia
Eugemia trying to control but Mawe is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia content just to control the position here.
Eugemia wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Mawe is trying to escape the mount.
Eugemia looking to control but Mawe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mawe is controlling an arm, preventing Eugemia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe is squirming around, avoiding Eugemia's attempts to control the action.
Eugemia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mawe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eugemia wants to control but Mawe has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Eugemia wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
Mawe is doing well to control the position and prevent Eugemia from advancing to side control.
Eugemia wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
Mawe works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eugemia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eugemia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eugemia forces his way into half guard.
Eugemia is thwarting Mawe's attempts to control the position.
Eugemia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mawe keeps working.
Eugemia is just content to waste time from the top position. Mawe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eugemia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eugemia postures up.
Mawe wants to sweep but no luck.
Mawe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eugemia defends well.
Eugemia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (19) Eugemia
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Eugemia stalls from top position.
Mawe is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
Mawe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Eugemia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mawe is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to mount his opponent but Mawe defends it.
Mawe is refusing to be controlled, as Eugemia sits in half guard.
Eugemia uses his free foot to push down on Mawe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mawe. Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (0) vs (22) Eugemia
Eugemia content just to control the position here.
Mawe is looking to get to half guard.
Eugemia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mawe is now in Eugemia's guard. A big mistake from Eugemia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mawe (2) vs (22) Eugemia
Mawe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mawe (5) vs (22) Eugemia
Mawe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eugemia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mawe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eugemia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mawe but great work by Eugemia. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mawe (5) vs (26) Eugemia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe is looking for a sweep.
Mawe prevents Eugemia from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugemia wins on points by 26 to 5.
John Eugemia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramesha slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramesha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mawe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mawe wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramesha fails with the takedown
and Mawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mawe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramesha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aslan Ramesha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mawe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mawe wants to control but Ramesha is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramesha struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Mawe trying to control the position but Ramesha is working away.
Mawe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramesha is trying to improve his position.
Mawe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramesha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Mawe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mawe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramesha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ramesha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mawe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramesha, who protects the arm well.
Ramesha holding on.
Mawe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Ramesha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mawe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mawe working the ground and pound from side control.
Mawe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mawe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramesha keeps working.
Mawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ramesha seems a little lost for a moment, as Mawe dominates the positioning.
Mawe working away.
Ramesha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mawe working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Ramesha is rocked!
Mawe lands a strong strike to the head of Ramesha. That's dazed him! Mawe looking to finish here. Ramesha is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mawe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
After the fight, Watsz Mawe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mawe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mawe closes the distance and clinches.
Green tries to stall but Mawe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Mawe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to clinch up but Mawe circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Green.
A little feinted left hand from Mawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mawe blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mawe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mawe manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mawe lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Green has been cut.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Mawe.
Mawe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mawe swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
In his post fight interview, Watsz Mawe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Mawe throws a series of punches but Schlimen moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlimen enables Mawe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlimen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schlimen pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Schlimen working for a triangle but Mawe defends it easily.
Schlimen controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Schlimen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Flexx zone that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mawe is working Schlimen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe trying to control but Schlimen is working from the bottom.
Mawe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlimen is keeping the position for now.
Schlimen is trying to keep Mawe in close.
#T1#
Schlimen has momentary wrist control but Mawe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mawe postures up.
Schlimen controlling the position.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schlimen working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schlimen holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlimen is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mawe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Schlimen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Schlimen has his hands on Mawe's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Schlimen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mawe has passed into half guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schlimen is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlimen trying to hold on to Mawe's head to control him but Mawe postures up.
Mawe is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mawe lands a nice short elbow.
Schlimen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Schlimen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schlimen.
Mawe won't allow Schlimen to sweep him here.
Schlimen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mawe controls the pace.#SUB#
Schlimen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mawe has passed into half guard!
Mawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlimen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mawe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mawe prevents Schlimen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mawe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlimen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Schlimen gets back to full guard.
Schlimen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Schlimen keeps moving.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schlimen controlling the position.
Mawe is pushing down on Schlimen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlimen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mawe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Schlimen makes his way to full guard, as Mawe worked for a kimura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlimen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Schlimen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schlimen fails to land the takedown.
Schlimen fails with the takedown.#TD#
Schlimen dives in and scores a takedown into Mawe's guard.
Schlimen postures up.
Schlimen trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Mawe keeping full guard, as Schlimen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe wants to control but Schlimen passes easily into half guard.
Schlimen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mawe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schlimen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mawe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Schlimen!
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Event:
PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mawe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Lovig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovig has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Mawe has his hands on Lovig's head, controlling the position.
Lovig throwing strikes but missing.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lovig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Lovig defends easily.
Lovig throwing strikes from guard but Mawe blocks nicely.
Lovig wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Lovig.#TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovig quickly recovers to half guard.
Mawe prevents Lovig from improving his position.#SUB#
Lovig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mawe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mawe 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.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lovig is trying to control but Mawe manages to pass to mount!
Lovig is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Lovig tries to lock up and control but Mawe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lovig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe wants to pass to mount but Lovig is defending the position.
Lovig moves into full guard.
#T4#
Lovig trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mawe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mawe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lovig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mawe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lovig is just riding it out for now. Mawe eventually gives up the hold.
Lovig tries to get to full guard but Mawe has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mawe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lovig defend it? Mawe steps over the head and cranks it - Lovig is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mawe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mawe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mawe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Mawe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mawe is defended easily by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tszyu swivels and escapes.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Mawe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tszyu's waist but Tszyu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mawe off to one side.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Mawe. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Mawe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mawe darts in trying to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mawe takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu. #TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into Tszyu's guard.#ES#
Tszyu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mawe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tszyu. #T2#
Mawe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mawe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mawe shoots for a double leg takedown but Tszyu sprawls well. He's pushed Mawe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mawe clinches up against the cage.
Mawe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mawe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mawe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Mawe on that attempt.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Mawe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mawe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mawe.
Mawe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mawe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mawe.
Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu. #T4#
Mawe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Mawe dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu jabs Mawe right on the nose. Mawe blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mawe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Tszyu, which made it look bad.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tszyu's guard.#ES#
Tszyu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tszyu, as that shot connected.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Mawe checks it.
Tszyu leaves Mawe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mawe takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Mawe didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
and Mawe counters with a three punch combo that has Tszyu backing up. Tszyu nods at Mawe to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Mawe fails with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mawe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mawe. That did some damage!
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Mawe unleashes a big counter combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Mawe looking to score a takedown here. Tszyu is defending well but Mawe drives through and ends up in Tszyu's guard.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mawe prevents Tszyu from escaping the position.#T2#
Tszyu taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet.
Mawe controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tszyu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mawe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mawe is putting a hurting on Tszyu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mawe trying to control the action but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mawe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Tszyu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mawe connects with a decent elbow.
Tszyu prevents Mawe from moving into mount.
Tszyu is pushing Mawe's head away, looking to escape. Mawe manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mawe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mawe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Mawe tries for a kimura but Tszyu is defending well. #T4##ES#
Tszyu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Mawe rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mawe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Tszyu won't allow it.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mawe.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Tszyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mawe fails to pull guard.
Mawe is looking for a takedown.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mawe is breathing heavily.
Mawe jumps guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tszyu prevents Mawe from breaking the clinch.
Mawe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Mawe moves out of range easily.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Mawe's ribs.
Tszyu swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mawe blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mawe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Mawe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Tszyu lands with an uppercut that bounces Mawe off the cage and back into range.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##TD2#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mawe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mawe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tszyu is avoiding damage well.
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet.
Mawe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mawe is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES#
Tszyu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tszyu cracks Mawe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Mawe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tszyu was covering up waiting for the punch and Mawe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tszyu has wrist control.
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Tszyu is keeping the position.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Tszyu blocks nicely.
Mawe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mawe is pushing down on Tszyu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tszyu is fighting to maintain full guard but Mawe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Mawe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tszyu is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Mawe seems to be looking for submissions.
Mawe is keen to just control but Tszyu is a slippery customer.
Tszyu looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Tszyu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watsz Mawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mawe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mawe thinking.
Mawe throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu connects with a high kick.
Tszyu clobbers Mawe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Mawe moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Mawe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Mawe saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there.
Tszyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tszyu throws a body kick that misses.
Mawe shoots in and drives through. Tszyu sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tszyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu 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:
PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Mawe ducks under a wild hook from Angliese.
Angliese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mawe.
Angliese throws an off balance right hand
and Mawe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angliese thinking.
Angliese lands a high kick!
Angliese jabs Mawe right on the nose. Mawe blinks but takes it well.
Bo Angliese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angliese tries to avoid it but Mawe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angliese to the ground. Angliese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mawe throws the left hand but Angliese avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
Angliese connects with a right hand. Mawe shakes it off.
Angliese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angliese throws a sloppy head kick and Mawe moves out of range easily.
Mawe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mawe looks for a takedown but Angliese sprawls well.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bo Angliese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angliese. Mawe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angliese has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Mawe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Angliese's half guard.
Mawe is trying to control. Angliese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Angliese pushes Mawe off and gets back to his feet.
Mawe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mawe ducks right into an uppercut from Angliese.
Angliese throws a hook but Mawe avoids it easily.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Angliese avoids it easily.
Mawe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Angliese.
Angliese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Angliese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mawe.
It seemed like Mawe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Angliese avoids nicely.
Angliese swinging wildly here.
Mawe throws a one two combo.
Mawe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Angliese throws a nice looking combination but Mawe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angliese throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Mawe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Angliese is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Angliese is trying to stand back up but Mawe is controlling him
Mawe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angliese looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Mawe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angliese sees it coming and defends easily.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Angliese looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Angliese slaps away a takedown attempt from Mawe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angliese digs a good body shot into Mawe's ribs.
Mawe tries to clinch up but Angliese circles away and keeps his distance.
Angliese lands a jab to Mawe's midsection.
Mawe fails to land the takedown.
Mawe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mawe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angliese tries to avoid it but Mawe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angliese to the ground. Angliese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mawe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Angliese finds it's way through Mawe's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Angliese dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mawe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mawe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angliese missing with a left hand there. Mawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angliese scores with a punch to the head.
Mawe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Angliese swinging wildly here.
Angliese throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
#TD2#
Mawe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Angliese to the ground. Mawe is now in Angliese's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angliese is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1#
Mawe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Angliese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Angliese is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mawe dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angliese prevents Mawe from improving position.
Mawe scoring with punches and elbows.
Mawe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Mawe working the ground and pound but Angliese is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Mawe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Angliese wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mawe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Mawe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mawe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angliese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mawe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mawe working the ground and pound. #T3#
Mawe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Angliese is avoiding damage well.
Mawe has knee on belly momentarily but Angliese bucks him off and regains half guard.
Mawe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mawe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Angliese is trying to stand.
Mawe trying to control the pace.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mawe shoots for a takedown but Angliese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mawe avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Mawe dives in for a single leg takedown but Angliese sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Angliese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Angliese stuffs the takedown attempt from Mawe. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bo Angliese is winning the standup battle so far.
Angliese lunges at Mawe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mawe's hand.
Mawe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Angliese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mawe somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angliese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mawe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Angliese misses its intended target.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mawe shoots in and bounces Angliese off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Angliese scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Angliese dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Angliese misses.
Angliese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mawe dives in and grabs Angliese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angliese pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Angliese quickly recovers to half guard.
Angliese is trying to stand back up but Mawe is controlling him
#ES#
Angliese kicks off Mawe and gets to his feet.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown but Angliese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angliese throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mawe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angliese's guard.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Angliese blocks nicely.
Mawe won't allow Angliese to get back to his feet.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Angliese has wrist control.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mawe working the ground and pound from side control.
Angliese is pushing Mawe's head away, looking to escape. Mawe manages to hold on to the position though.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Angliese down.
Mawe working the strikes but Angliese uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet.
Mawe with the ground and pound but Angliese uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mawe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angliese works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mawe with a nice head shot there.
Angliese can't keep his opponent in guard - Mawe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mawe prevents Angliese from standing back up.
Mawe tries to pass to full mount but Angliese defends it.
Mawe working Angliese over with strikes.
Angliese regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mawe. #T3#
Mawe stops Angliese from standing up.
Mawe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Angliese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angliese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mawe is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Angliese misses with the combination.
Mawe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watsz Mawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angliese throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
Mawe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angliese counters with a thumping low kick.
Bo Angliese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.#T4#
Mawe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Angliese misses with a double jab.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Bo Angliese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Mawe darts in and clinches Angliese up against the cage.
Angliese has Mawe pressed against the cage, preventing Mawe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mawe breaks from the clinch.
Mawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mawe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angliese's waist but Angliese gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mawe off to one side.
Mawe looks to land a combination but Angliese avoids it well.
Mawe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mawe cracks Angliese with a good jab.
Angliese throws a sloppy head kick and Mawe moves out of range easily.
Angliese tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mawe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bo Angliese.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angliese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Angliese!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bo Angliese made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Daebak avoids the body shot from Mawe.
#CL#
Mawe closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Daebak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mawes head. #TD#
Mawe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daebak uses from the top position.
Daebak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mawe is proving hard to escape from.
Mawe pulls Daebak in to control the position.
Daebak content to stall in guard here.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak tries to stand but Mawe is controlling from the bottom.
Daebak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mawe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daebak's guard. #REVR##T1#
Daebak controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Mawe connects with a couple of short punches.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Mawe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daebak pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage.
Daebak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mawe passes Daebak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daebak is looking to escape.#SUB#
Mawe wants to work for an arm triangle but Daebak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebak is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daebak wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy.
Mawe wants to control but Daebak is keeping him busy.
Daebak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mawe.
Mawe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daebak keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daebak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daebak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mawe. #SUB#
Mawe seems to be working for a kimura but Daebak defends the submission attempt.
Daebak is trying to stand back up but Mawe is controlling him
Mawe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daebak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daebak tries to kick Mawe off in order to stand up. Mawe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mawe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daebak taking a bit of punishment here - Mawe scoring with strikes.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Mawe drags him back down.#T3#
Daebak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mawe off and has taken his back!
Daebak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mawe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daebak wants to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Daebak wants to stand up but Mawe is stuck to his back.
Daebak is not going to allow Mawe to sit and survive in this position.
Daebak looking to hold on to the position here but Mawe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Daebak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mawe's guard.
Daebak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mawe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mawe, not yet. #T4#
Daebak tries to stand but Mawe is controlling from the bottom.
Daebak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Daebak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mawe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daebak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mawe is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Daebak postures up.
Daebak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mawe's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daebak tries to clinch but Mawe moves out of range. #TD#
Mawe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daebak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Mawe is dominant here and he's now got Daebak's back!
Daebak is keeping busy.
Daebak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Daebak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mawe scores with punches to the body.
Mawe is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mawe gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mawe gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mawe apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Daebak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Daebak stuffs the takedown attempt from Mawe. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Daebak throws an off balance right hand
and Mawe counters with a one-two to the body.
Mawe needs to keep his hands up - Daebak had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Mawe pushes Daebak up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Daebak.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Daebak manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mawe drags the fight down to the ground.
Daebak wants to stand but Mawe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daebak is aware though and is defending well.
Daebak wants to stand but Mawe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daebak wants to stand and escape but instead Mawe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Daebak is retaining full guard.
Mawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daebak can do to turn this around?
Daebak is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Daebak is keeping the position.
Daebak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Daebak has wrist control.
Daebak wants to stand and escape but Mawe is having none of it.
Mawe trying to control but Daebak is working from the bottom.
Daebak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mawe postures up.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Daebak is retaining full guard.
Daebak keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mawe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mawe darts in looking for a takedown but Daebak gets double underhooks and turns Mawe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mawe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mawe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daebak paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A jab from Daebak finds it's way through Mawe's defenses.
Mawe lands a glancing blow to the side of Daebak's head.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daebak throws out a powerful jab.
Mawe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daebak wants to counter with a clinch but Mawe pushes him away.
Daebak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daebak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daebak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daebak wants it to stay on the feet.
Mawe swats away the attempt to clinch by Daebak.
It looked like Mawe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harry Daebak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daebak lands with an uppercut that bounces Mawe off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Mawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daebak but Daebak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daebak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mawe.
Daebak lands a jab.
Harry Daebak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak scores with a jab to the body.
Mawe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daebak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mawe. That did some damage!
Mawe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daebak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Mawe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mawe prevents Daebak from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Daebak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mawe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown but Daebak shows good takedown defense.
Daebak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daebak throws a head kick that Mawe semi-blocks.
Daebak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daebak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mawe slips a jab from Daebak.
Daebak connects with a body shot that sends Mawe's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Daebak. That snapped Mawe's head back.
Mawe misses with an uppercut.
Mawe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daebak, right into the meat.
Mawe walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A good leg kick by Daebak. #CL#
Mawe clinches up with Daebak and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Daebak jumps guard.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Daebak blocks nicely.
Daebak controlling Mawe's posture. #ES2#
Daebak wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daebak pushes Mawe off looking to stand but Mawe dives back in and keeps control.
Daebak is not content to let Mawe control the position.#T2#
Daebak wants to get back to his feet.
Mawe working Daebak over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Daebak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mawe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daebak lands an overhand right.
Daebak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daebak connects with a solid leg kick.
Daebak takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Mawe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daebak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak feints and then cracks Mawe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mawe down.
A shot to the liver by Daebak. Beautiful body shot.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Mawe looks to land a right hand but Daebak moved out of range.#CL2#
Daebak closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mawe blocking some punches.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Mawe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Mawe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daebak walks away with a smile on his face. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daebak throws a head kick but Mawe moves out of range.
Daebak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mawe.
Daebak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mawe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daebak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mawes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Daebak. That's going to slow Mawe down.
Daebak doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Mawe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawe. #T4#
Mawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
Daebak tries to counter with a clinch but Mawe shakes him off and moves away.
Daebak throws a series of punches but Mawe avoids them all with ease.
Mawe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Mawe's front leg but catches the back leg as Mawe tries to avoid it.
Daebak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mawe looks for a takedown but Daebak sprawls well.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mawe. Mawe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Daebak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daebak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Daebak!
Harry Daebak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Mawe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mawe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mawe uses it to pass to side control.
Mawe scores with punches from side control.
Kelly trying to remain calm as Mawe controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mawe's best efforts.#SUB#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Mawe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelly trying to get back to full guard but Mawe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mawe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mawe tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kelly wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kelly is posturing up here but Mawe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kelly tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kelly has to tap! Slick submission there by Mawe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
A very excited looking Watsz Mawe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Melamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melamies stuffs the takedown attempt from Mawe. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Melamies avoids nicely.
Mawe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melamies scores with a one two! Mawe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mawe wants to clinch.
Melamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melamies lands a jab to the nose.
Mawe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Melamies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Melamies tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melamies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Mawe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melamies doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Melamies has managed to clinch.
Mawe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Melamies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Melamies is working Mawe over against the cage.
Melamies throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mawe is trying to trip Melamies. He has hold of a leg but Melamies is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mawe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Melamies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melamies has his hands on Mawe's head, controlling the position.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melamies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Mawe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melamies keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melamies holds on and takes a little breather.
Melamies lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Melamies defends easily.
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Melamies from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Melamies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melamies has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Melamies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mawe on the ground.
Melamies controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Melamies from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Melamies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melamies works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mawe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melamies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melamies is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mawe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Melamies escapes and throws Mawe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Melamies throws the left hand but Mawe avoids the punch easily.
Melamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Mawe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mawe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melamies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mawe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mawe's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies controls the action.
Mawe is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Melamies.
Mawe can't escape the position.
Melamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Melamies biding his time, controlling Mawe.
Mawe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melamies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mawe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mawe tries to lock up and control but Melamies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melamies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Melamies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mawe tries to reverse the position but Melamies maintains control.
Mawe keeps trying to improve his position.
Melamies controlling his opponent.
Mawe wants to hold on but Melamies pushes him away.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe is looking to improve his position but Melamies isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Melamies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mawe is looking to escape.
Mawe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe tries to lock up and control but Melamies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mawe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Melamies walks into a jab.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melamies sprawls well. Melamies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Melamies throws a leg kick which misses Mawe's front leg but catches the back leg as Mawe tries to avoid it.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melamies.#T1#
Mawe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mawe.
Mawe dives in and grabs Melamies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melamies pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.
Melamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mawe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melamies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melamies connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melamies to the mat! Melamies manages to get full guard.
Melamies controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Melamies looking for a sweep. Not yet Melamies, not yet.
Mawe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Melamies is retaining full guard.
Melamies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Mawe wants to control from the top but Melamies keeps moving.
Melamies trying to control the position here.
Melamies has momentary wrist control but Mawe slips an elbow through the middle.
Melamies is trying to keep Mawe in close.
Mawe stopping the sweep attempt from Melamies.
Melamies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Melamies keeps moving.
Melamies keeping full guard, as Mawe tries to pass. #T3#
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mawe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melamies manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mawe has Melamies in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melamies is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mawe is looking for a triangle but Melamies pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Melamies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mawe being controlled here, momentarily.
Watsz Mawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melamies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melamies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melamies has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melamies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
After the fight, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mawe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Mawe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poulsen dodges the ground and pound from Mawe.
Mawe trying to control the position but Poulsen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulsen is looking to regain half guard here but Mawe keeps moving and retains side control.
Poulsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mawe on the ground.
Mawe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poulsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Poulsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Poulsen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Poulsen wants to control but Mawe postures up.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Poulsen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mawe connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Poulsen prevents Mawe from improving position.
Mawe landing a few strikes.
Poulsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Poulsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poulsen trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Mawe there.
Poulsen is trying to control but Mawe passes into side control!
Poulsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe taking a break here but Poulsen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Poulsen trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Mawe.
Poulsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mawe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poulsen trying to control the position.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Poulsen keeps moving.
Mawe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poulsen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mawe landing some decent shots from guard.
Poulsen is pulling down on Mawe's head. It's preventing any offense from Mawe, at least for the moment.#T3#
Mawe postures up.
Mawe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe lands a couple of digs.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Poulsen keeps moving.
Mawe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mawe is in close to Poulsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poulsen keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mawe distracts Poulsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poulsen is trying to keep Mawe in close.
Mawe lands a couple of elbows.
Mawe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mawe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poulsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Mawe forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulsen is not content to let Mawe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Poulsen takes one to the chin there.
Poulsen digs a good body shot into Mawe's ribs.
Mawe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mawe fails with the takedown
enabling Poulsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mawe lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe shoots in but no luck this time.
Mawe fails to land the takedown.
Vang Poulsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.#T1#
Jab by Poulsen.
Poulsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Poulsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mawe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Poulsen - just one landing.
Mawe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poulsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mawe somewhat.#T2#
Poulsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mawe.
Vang Poulsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Poulsen avoids the body shot from Mawe.
Poulsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Poulsen does it's job there.
Mawe doesn't manage to clinch there - Poulsen circles away.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poulsen misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Poulsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mawe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Poulsen taking some punishment here, with Mawe in his half guard.
Mawe winds up and cracks Poulsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mawe.
Poulsen wants to get back to full guard.
Poulsen has hold of Mawe's hands but Mawe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Poulsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mawe.
Mawe drops an elbow to the side of Poulsen's head.
Mawe is stalling here. Poulsen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mawe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poulsen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Poulsen wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Mawe but he's now mounted!#T4#
Mawe wants to hold on but Poulsen pushes him away.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poulsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mawe regains half guard.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poulsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vang Poulsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Poulsen throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mawe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poulsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawe counters with a straight right hand.
Mawe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Poulsen, which made it look bad.
Vang Poulsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Poulsen. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Poulsen swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mawe dives in for a single leg takedown but Poulsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poulsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mawe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poulsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mawe.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mawe showed some decent athleticism there.
Poulsen is looking to control Mawe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poulsen avoid being mounted?#T2#
Mawe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poulsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mawe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poulsen wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Mawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poulsen trying to control from the bottom.
Poulsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mawe is thwarting Poulsen's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Mawe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poulsen defending well though.
Mawe winds up and cracks Poulsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poulsen wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Poulsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mawe is working away from the top position though.
Poulsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mawe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mawe is keen to just control but Poulsen is a slippery customer.
Poulsen won't allow Mawe to pass to mount.
Mawe working Poulsen over with strikes. #T4#
Poulsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mawe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mawe prevents Poulsen from improving his position.
Mawe slips a nice elbow through Poulsen's hands, connecting with Poulsen's forehead.
Poulsen manages to get to full guard.
Poulsen being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulsen looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Watsz Mawe.
I think Mawe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Line em' up, I'll take them out. '.
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Event:
PFC 12 Kwon vs Jenner
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mawe walks into a left hand.
Sensei misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Sensei does it's job there.
Mawe throws a nice looking combination but Sensei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei misses with a shot to the body
and Mawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sensei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mawe takes one to the chin there.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mawe does no damage.
Sensei scores with a hook to the body. Mawe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mawe.
Sensei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mawe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mawe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sensei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mawe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mawe moves away from the strike by Sensei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sensei.
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Mawe throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Sensei misses the target.
Sensei lands a lovely overhand right.
Sensei throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Mawe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mawe misses with a straight left.
Watsz Mawe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei scores with a body shot.
Sensei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Mawe's body.
Sensei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mawe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei lands a nice shot to the body.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mawe is just out of range.#TD#
Sensei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mawe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions off his back.
Sensei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Mawe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mawe works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Sensei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sensei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sensei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei throwing strikes from guard but Mawe blocks nicely.
Mawe working a defensive guard here.
Sensei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Sensei chips away with some ground and pound.
Sensei slips nicely into half guard.
Sensei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mawe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sensei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mawe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawe.
Sensei has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard.
Mawe is trying to keep Sensei in close.
Sensei with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Sensei defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
That's time! Sensei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Sensei avoids nicely.
Sensei scores with a shot to the body.
Mawe throws an overhand right that lands on Sensei's shoulder, as Sensei tries to avoid the shot.
Sensei is looking to counter punch.
Mawe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sensei.
Sensei lands a jab.
Sensei lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sensei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Sensei - just one landing.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sensei shoots in looking for a takedown. Mawe tries to sprawl out of it but Sensei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mawe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Mawe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Sensei looks to throw the jab but Mawe is out of range.
Sensei slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Sensei avoids them all with ease.
Mawe staying out of range there.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mawe is just out of range.
As Sensei backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Sensei manages to avoid it all.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mawe is just out of range.
Mawe defending well as Sensei loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Mawe misses.
Mawe lunges at Sensei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sensei's hand.
Sensei lands a really nice looking cross but Mawe seems unphased.
Sensei scores with a nice head shot.
Sensei swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
#T2#
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei fails to land the takedown.
Sensei tests Mawe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Sensei misses.
Sensei throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
Mawe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mawe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sensei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sensei dodges the punch combination from Mawe.
Sensei misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Mawe cracks Sensei with a good jab.
Sensei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensei.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Mawe slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mawe takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sensei fails to land. #BC#
Sensei manages to break the clinch.
Mawe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mawe misses with an uppercut. Sensei saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Sensei. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Sensei. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei misses with a hook.
Mawe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sensei throws a shot to the body.
Sensei lands a nice shot that snaps Mawe's head back.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sensei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mawe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Sensei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sensei grinds an elbow into Mawe's temple.
Mawe is looking to reverse the position.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mawe keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mawe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mawe.
Sensei slips a straight right by Mawe.
Mawe cracks Sensei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sensei throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei looks to throw the jab but Mawe is out of range.
Mawe slips under a jab from Sensei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe misses with the combination.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Mawe throws a counter combo.
Mawe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Mawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sensei.
Mawe tries to move into range but Sensei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mawe throws a one two combo.
Sensei looks to land a right hand but Mawe moved out of range.
A combination from Mawe does no damage.
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei tries to bum rush Mawe with a series of wild strikes but Mawe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mawe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sensei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sensei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sensei loads up on a big right hand but Mawe slips the punch.
Mawe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mawe missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mawe doesn't manage to clinch there - Sensei circles away.
Mawe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sensei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mawe scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mawe.
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Sensei scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mawe is just out of range.
It seemed like Mawe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mawe counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mawe misses with a few strikes there.
Sensei lands a body shot.
Mawe connects with a body shot.
Sensei throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
It seemed like Mawe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Sensei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mawe.
Mawe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mawe throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sensei cracks a nice hook into Mawe's ribs.
Sensei lands a lovely overhand right.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Watsz Mawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
As Sensei backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Sensei manages to avoid it all.
Sensei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mawe on the side of the head.
Sensei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mawe.
Mawe lands with a right hand.
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!#TD#
Sensei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mawe quickly recovers to half guard.
Mawe wants to improve his position but Sensei is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sensei is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Mawe actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Shojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shojo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shojo.
Mawe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shojo with a body shot.
Shojo swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
#CL#
Shojo drives through and clinches with Mawe against the cage.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mawe avoids it.
Shojo tries to throw a body punch but Mawe avoids it by throwing Shojo back against the cage.
Shojo connects with a knee to the head.
Shojo pushes Mawe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mawe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mawe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shojo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yuki Shojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo scores with a one two! Mawe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shojo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Nice body punch from Shojo. #T1#
Shojo misses with a wild body shot.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Mawe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Shojo has him pressed against the cage.
Shojo misses with the head strike.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mawe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mawe tries to score a body lock takedown but Shojo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Shojo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mawe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mawe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mawe avoids the body shot from Shojo.
Despite the aggression on Mawe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Shojo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Shojo scores with a head kick.
Shojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shojo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mawe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shojo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Mawe gets a double leg takedown into Shojo's guard.
Shojo keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mawe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shojo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shojo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shojo working a defensive guard here.
Mawe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Shojo keeps moving. #SUB#
Shojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawe throws a big elbow that misses.
Mawe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mawe cracks Shojo with a solid left hand.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mawe postures up and lands a big shot to Shojo's brow.
Mawe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mawe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shojo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mawe, into his guard. #REVR#
Shojo wants to stand but Mawe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
That's time! Shojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mawe throws a body punch but Shojo moves out of range. #CL#
Shojo has closed the distance and engaged Mawe in a clinch.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Shojo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mawe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mawe is stalling here.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Mawe is blocking nicely.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mawe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shojo tries to throw a body punch but Mawe avoids it by throwing Shojo back against the cage.
Shojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shojo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mawe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shojo smiles and moves away.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Shojo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mawe counters with a two punch combo.
Mawe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shojo thumps Mawe with a low kick.
Shojo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown but Shojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mawe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mawe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shojo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Shojo closes the distance but Mawe moves to the side
and Mawe counters with a nice body shot.
Mawe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuki Shojo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shojo.
Mawe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Shojo. #T2#
Shojo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Shojo misses
and Mawe counters with a three punch combo that has Shojo backing up. Shojo nods at Mawe to acknowledge the strikes.
Shojo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mawe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mawe misses with a looping right.
Shojo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Shojo backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Shojo manages to avoid it all.
Shojo misses with a body shot
and Mawe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shojo throws a low kick but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe throws out a counter right but Shojo avoids it with no problem.
Shojo is looking to clinch but Mawe is avoiding it.
Shojo feints a jab promting Mawe to slip. Shojo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mawe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shojo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Shojo throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Shojo digs a good body shot into Mawe's ribs.
Shojo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mawe swats away the attempt to clinch by Shojo.#TD2#
Shojo gets caught napping as Mawe dives in and scores a takedown. Shojo manages to retain guard.
Mawe trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mawe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shojo pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Shojo is pulling down on Mawe's head to control his posture.
Mawe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shojo's head.
Shojo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shojo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mawe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mawe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuki Shojo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mawe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuki Shojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shojo throws a series of punches but Mawe avoids them all with ease.
Shojo throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Shojo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Shojo, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo misses with a combination
and Mawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shojo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shojo looks to land a combination but Mawe avoids it well. #T1#
Shojo takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shojo sprawls well. Shojo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shojo lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Shojo misses
letting Mawe counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mawe showed some decent athleticism there.
Mawe is thwarting Shojo's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Shojo is refusing to be controlled, as Mawe sits in half guard.
Shojo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mawe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shojo's head.
Shojo trying to control from the bottom.
Shojo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shojo has hold of Mawe's hands but Mawe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mawe is thwarting Shojo's attempts to control the position.
Shojo is refusing to be controlled, as Mawe sits in half guard.
Mawe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Shojo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mawe working Shojo over with strikes.
Mawe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shojo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mawe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mawe winds up and cracks Shojo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Shojo is rocked!
Ground and pound from Mawe.
Oh Shojo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shojo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mawe lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shojo quite badly. Shojo pulls Mawe in close trying to recover. Mawe postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shojo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shojo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Line em' up, I'll take them out. '.
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Event:
PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Worth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mawe's calf.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Mawe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Worth has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Worth.
Worth tries to work over Mawe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth effectively controlling the action here.
Worth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
A right hand to the body from Worth.
Mawe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawe jumps guard but Worth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mawe prevents a body shot from Worth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Worth holds him up against the cage and eventually Mawe drops back down to his feet.
Bis Worth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worth.
Mawe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worth blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.#T1#
Mawe looking for a takedown.
Worth scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Worth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Worth.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Worth manages to get underhooks.
Mawe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Worth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Worth is stalling here.
#TD2#
Mawe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mawe manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Worth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Worth works the jab nicely.
Mawe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mawe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Worth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Mawe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worth, as that shot connected.
Worth is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mawe.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Mawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worth lands a nice shot that snaps Mawe's head back.
Worth swinging wildly here.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Mawe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mawe clinches.
Mawe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worth lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mawe is looking for a takedown.
Worth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Worth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mawe controls his hands.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Mawe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mawe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Worth throws a hook but Mawe avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Mawe fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mawe misses with the combination.
Worth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mawe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##CL#
Worth pushes Mawe up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawe.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Worth has him pressed against the cage.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Worth lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mawe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Worth walks away with a smile on his face. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mawe misses with a few strikes there.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Mawe saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Mawe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mawe. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Worth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Mawe is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Worth is pawing at Mawe, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mawe's nose. Mawe is badly hurt! Worth pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mawe tries desperately to hold on but Worth is relentless in his assault! As Mawe receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Worth away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Taranin has managed to clinch.
Taranin tries to work over Mawe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taranin lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mawe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taranin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mawe connects with a crisp jab.
Mawe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mawe misses with a combination
#TD#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Mawe didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawe trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Taranin blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mawe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mawe defends it easily.
Mawe won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin wants to improve his position but instead Mawe has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe lands strikes from half guard.
Mawe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Mawe there. #T3#
Mawe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe lands with a punch from half guard.
Mawe winds up and cracks Taranin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Mawe trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Taranin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mawe.
#SUB#
Taranin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mawe connects with a nice short shot to Taranin's temple.
Mawe trying to control from Taranin's half guard. Taranin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Mawe controlling him for the moment.
Mawe lands a couple of digs.
Mawe with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is in close to Taranin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Taranin is rocked!
Mawe with a nice head shot there.
Oh Taranin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taranin 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.
Mawe distracts Taranin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Taranin finds it's target.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mawe.
Taranin throws a shot from downtown. Mawe moves away and avoids it.
As Taranin backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Taranin manages to avoid it all.
Taranin throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe scores with a counter punch that sends Taranin to the canvas! Mawe smells blood - he's punishing Taranin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Taranin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Watsz Mawe waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Pulse 92 - Kruglov vs Li II
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rosiakos throws a lazy uppercut
and Mawe counters with a straight right hand.
Rosiakos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mawe sizes up Rosiakos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mawe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosiakos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Rosiakos does it's job there.
Mawe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HWRP Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mawe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosiakos.
Mawe defending well as Rosiakos loads up on a big left hand.
Mawe walks into a left hand.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosiakos avoids the body shot from Mawe.
Mawe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Rosiakos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rosiakos misses with a combination
and Mawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mawe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Rosiakos misses.
Mawe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rosiakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rosiakos.
Rosiakos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Rosiakos is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mawe knocks Rosiakos out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Watsz Mawe!
In his post fight interview, Watsz Mawe gave a big smile as he said 'He thought he gonna win again when he took the rematch with me just because he beat me the first time. But he was wrong, I got robbed the first time, I'm not gonna get robbed again.'.
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Event:
Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
Breznhev has a takedown stuffed.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mawe avoids it really well and circles away.
Breznhev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breznhev manages to avoid it.
Mawe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breznhev at a distance.
Mawe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
As Breznhev backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe throws a good cross that connects.
Breznhev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Breznhev with a poor takedown
and Mawe counters with a left to the body.
Breznhev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mawe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breznhev thinking.
Breznhev takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Mawe leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Mawe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breznhev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Mawe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mawe punishes Breznhev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mawe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Mawe throws a right hand that Breznhev ducks under and follows up with a left that Breznhev also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Mawe closes the distance and clinches.
Breznhev scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Breznhev pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe cracks Breznhev with a solid left hand.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawe postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Breznhev blocks nicely.
Mawe landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mawe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breznhev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in to control the position.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev is controlling Mawe's posture.
Mawe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mawe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Mawe thows a huge punch but Breznhev dodges it nicely.
Breznhev wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mawe ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe scores with a shot to the body.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mawe counters with a series of strikes. Breznhev will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Mawe gets caught flat footed, as Breznhev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mawe has an active guard here but Breznhev has managed to pass into half guard.
Mawe wants to get back to his feet.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mawe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mawe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev stands up over Mawe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe is looking to stand up but Breznhev isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Breznhev sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breznhev is working Mawe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe manages to get to full guard.
Mawe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breznhev's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Breznhev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev 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.
Mawe pushing down on Breznhev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mawe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Breznhev rather than just go for the knockout.
Breznhev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mawe. Mawe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breznhev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Breznhev to score with a decent uppercut.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mawe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mawe tests Breznhev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Mawe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Breznhev avoids nicely.
Watsz Mawe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breznhev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mawe is fending him off so far but Breznhev persists. Nope, Mawe circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
No joy there for Mawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mawe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breznhev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mawe works over Breznhev's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mawe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mawe misses with a wild body shot.
Mawe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mawe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mawe.#TD#
Breznhev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mawe was covering up waiting for the punch and Breznhev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position. #T4##SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breznhev distracts Mawe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breznhev passes into side control.
Mawe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mawe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mawe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
An intense looking Watsz Mawe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'He thought he gonna win again when he took the rematch with me just because he beat me the first time. But he was wrong, I got robbed the first time, I'm not gonna get robbed again.'.
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Event:
PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mawe.
Mawe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodgers is holding Mawe down, trying to stall.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodgers's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe looks up at the clock and then as Rodgers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Mawe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodgers is trying to escape and Mawe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodgers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mawe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mawe.
Breznhev scores with a nice right hand.
Breznhev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mawe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mawe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breznhev has picked Mawe up and slammed him! Mawe can't keep hold of the triangle and Breznhev manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Breznhev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mawe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breznhev's guard! Nice work there by Mawe!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev looking to control.
Mawe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mawe throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mawe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mawe is working Breznhev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
Mawe 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. #SUB#
Breznhev has his foot on Mawe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mawe works his way back into a safe position though.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev working a defensive guard here.
Breznhev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev is pulling down on Mawe's head to control his posture.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Mawe controlling him for the moment.
Mawe lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Mawe looking to sit in guard and control but Breznhev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe is pulling down on Breznhev's head. It's preventing any offense from Breznhev, at least for the moment.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe trying to keep a closed guard but Breznhev is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breznhev passes into side control.
Breznhev working the ground and pound but Mawe is defending the strikes.
Breznhev working the ground and pound from side control.
Mawe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Breznhev.
#T4#
Breznhev misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Breznhev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mawe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breznhev's guard! Nice work there by Mawe!
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
Mawe trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
Mawe stands up over Breznhev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mawe is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Watsz Mawe will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Mawe defending well as Breznhev loads up on a big left hand.
Breznhev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Breznhev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breznhev wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Breznhev is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe gets back to full guard.
Breznhev postures up in Mawe's guard and throws a big left but Mawe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev is fighting to break Mawe's control of his arms but Mawe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard.
Mawe has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Mawe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Breznhev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mawe has Breznhev in his guard.#REVR#
Mawe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Mawe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breznhev.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mawe is pulling down on Breznhev's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mawe working a defensive guard but Breznhev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Breznhev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mawe's legs.
Mawe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Breznhev's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mawe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Breznhev is nestled in close to Mawe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mawe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mawe holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe tries to roll over but Breznhev keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breznhev feinted with a counter takedown.
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Breznhev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mawe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Breznhev has passed into side control.
Mawe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mawe is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Mawe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Breznhev jumps into side control!
Mawe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breznhev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Mawe's temple.
Mawe gets back to half guard.#T2#
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is looking to improve his position.
Breznhev is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Mawe defends it. #T3#
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Breznhev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Breznhev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mawe's guard.#T4#
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mawe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mawe lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breznhev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
An out of breath Aleks Breznhev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Brixton misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Mawe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mawe chips away with some ground and pound.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brixton keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe postures up in Brixton's guard and throws a big left but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
Mawe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throws an elbow that misses. Brixton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mawe's guard. Nice move by Brixton!#REVR#
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Mawe is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe has control of Brixton's left arm, preventing Brixton from doing any damage.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Brixton postures up.
Brixton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.#T3#
Brixton misses with a wild combination.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Brixton avoids it easily.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe dives in and grabs Brixton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brixton pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mawe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brixton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mawe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brixton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mawe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brixton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brixton.#T4#
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brixton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Brixton has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brixton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is trying to keep Brixton in close.
Mawe wants to control but Brixton passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brixton misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected.
Mawe throws a one two combo.
Mawe moves away from the strike by Brixton. #TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mawe lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Brixton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mawe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Mawe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brixton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brixton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mawe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Brixton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mawe blocking some punches.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Mawe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton cracks Mawe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mawe at a distance.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Mawe.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.#T2#
Brixton avoids the body shot from Mawe.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Brixton tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brixton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Brixton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe misses with a takedown
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Mawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Mawe moved away.#T3#
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Mawe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brixton!
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Brixton is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mawe trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Mawe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mawe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mawe misses with the ground and pound.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Mawe throwing strikes but Brixton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe is trying to control Brixton's posture but Brixton avoids it.
Mawe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brixton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brixton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Mawe moves out of range as Brixton strikes.#CL#
Brixton gets a clinch.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Brixton won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brixton.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mawe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Brixton has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brixton to keep the fight standing.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
A short left from Brixton. #T1#
Brixton pushes Mawe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton controlling the action here for a moment.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Mawe is rocked!
Mawe tries to bum rush Brixton with a series of wild strikes but Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mawe is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Brixton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mawe! Brixton dives in looking to finish! Mawe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
As Danny Brixton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Get used to hearing "And Still" because none of these fakes are gonna come close to taking that belt from me. This guy didn't deserve the shot, so he had to be taught a lesson'.
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Event:
Pulse 73 - Marx vs Joney
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Mawe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Pocc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mawe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pocc throws a lazy uppercut
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe tries to bum rush Pocc with a series of wild strikes but Pocc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Pocc does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pocc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mawe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pocc scrambles back to his feet.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Pocc avoids them all with ease.
Pocc throws a poor cross that misses
and Mawe counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Pocc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pocc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mawe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pocc scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pocc. Those never looked like landing.
Mawe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Pocc shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
Pocc thuds his right hand into Mawe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Pocc. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Pocc drives through and clinches with Mawe against the cage.
#TD2#
Pocc wants the takedown. Mawe is fighting it off but Pocc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mawe's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pocc throws a big right hand that misses.
Pocc looking to pass the guard.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pocc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mawe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawe is controlling Pocc's posture.#T2#
Mawe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mawe, not yet.
Mawe is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pocc stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mawe throws up his legs and catches Pocc in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pocc tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mawe! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pulse 68 - Brixton vs Dier
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldo is looking to clinch but Mawe is avoiding it.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mawe!
Aldo shoots and misses
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mawe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mawe wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mawe tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mawe to the ground. Mawe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watsz Mawe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Mawe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mawe misses the shot to the body.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Mawe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Mawe as Aldo shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mawe. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Mawe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up with Mawe, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes Mawe against the cage but Mawe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mawe cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mawe lands a right hook to the body.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mawe connects with a single shot there.
Mawe misses with a two punch combination.
Mawe throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Mawe is looking to wear down Aldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Mawe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mawe tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mawe prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mawe successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mawe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Mawe preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mawe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mawe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mawe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldo! #REVB#
Mawe struggling a bit here.
Aldo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mawe tries to bench press Aldo off him but Aldo keeps the position.
Aldo trying to control the action but Mawe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mawe misses with a body shot.
Aldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mawe misses with a wild combination.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mawe appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Mawe does no damage.
Mawe stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mawe is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, Mawe circles away and we're back to standing.
Watsz Mawe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.#T1#
Mawe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mawe works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Mawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Mawe lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mawe.
Mawe connects with a right that clearly hurt Aldo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Mawe proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Aldo collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
A less than humble Watsz Mawe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse 64 - Yuesheng vs Marx
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mawe fails with the takedown
enabling Rizal to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Mawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizal lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizal throws a shot from downtown. Mawe moves away and avoids it.
Mawe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mawe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mawe looks for a takedown but Rizal sprawls well.
Mawe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizal missing with a left hand there. Mawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mawe feinted with a counter takedown.
Rizal throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rizal's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rizal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rizal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rizal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rizal connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Mawe rushes Rizal and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizal.
Mawe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mawe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizal struggles to land a body shot inside as Mawe controls his hands.
Rizal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rizal gets underhooks to prevent Mawe's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Mawe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizal but Rizal pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Rizal. That snapped Mawe's head back.
#CL#
Mawe closes the distance and pushes Rizal back into the cage.
Rizal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rizal stops a takedown attempt from Mawe.
Mawe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mawe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizal prevents it.
#BC#
Mawe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Mawe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rizal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB#
Mawe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rizal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rizal can't do much from the bottom here.
Mawe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rizal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mawe is chipping away with strikes.
Mawe controls the position.
Mawe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mawe taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mawe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Rizal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mawe tries to roll over but Rizal keeps him under control.
Rizal slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by Rizal.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Rizal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizal tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mawe slips under a jab from Rizal.
Mawe misses with a takedown attempt - Rizal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizal tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Mawe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rizal did well to prevent Mawe getting side control.
Mawe content to control rather than advance.
Mawe wants to control but Rizal is keeping him busy.
Mawe drops an elbow to the side of Rizal's head.
Mawe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mawe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mawe is working for a submission of some sort.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rizal wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Rizal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizal taking some punishment here, with Mawe in his half guard.
Watsz Mawe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mawe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mawe is trying to work for a kimura but Rizal is defending well.
Mawe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mawe is nestled in close to Rizal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mawe is taking a breather. Rizal 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.
Mawe slips a nice elbow through Rizal's hands, connecting with Rizal's forehead.
Mawe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rizal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mawe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mawe works his way into side control. #SUB#
Mawe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rizal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mawe's guard! Nice work there by Rizal!
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizal trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rizal throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
Rizal misses with a straight left.
Mawe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Mawe forces Rizal back against the cage and clinches.
Rizal tries to work over Mawe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Rizal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rizal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mawe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mawe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mawe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is taking a breather. Rizal 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.#T1##SUB2#
Rizal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mawe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rizal trying to control from the bottom.
Mawe wants to take a breather but Rizal is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Mawe there.
Mawe is nestled in close to Rizal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mawe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mawe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mawe trying to control but Rizal is having none of it.
Mawe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rizal wants to control but Mawe is having none of it.
Rizal is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Rizal tries to lock up and control but Mawe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe breaks from Rizal's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Mawe trying to control but Rizal is having none of it.
Mawe controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizal tries to lock up and control but Mawe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Mawe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mawe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mawe tries to control but Rizal wriggling away. #T4#
Mawe dominating with strikes here.
Mawe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mawe wants to control the pace but Rizal is squirming around nicely.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizal wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mawe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
Jose Rizal spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them'.
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Event:
Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mawe wants to clinch up but Rosiakos keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Rosiakos drives through with a takedown into Mawe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mawe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rosiakos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rosiakos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Rosiakos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mawe dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Rosiakos keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rosiakos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mawe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mawe tries to move to mount but Rosiakos blocks the move with his legs.
Rosiakos is looking for a sweep.
Mawe scoring with punches and elbows.
Rosiakos is trying to improve his position.
Rosiakos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mawe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Rosiakos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Rosiakos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosiakos is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mawe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mawe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rosiakos is trying to improve his position.
Mawe tries to advance to mount but Rosiakos denies him. #SU2#
Mawe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Rosiakos gets the takedown into side control.
Mawe is looking to get back to his feet here but Rosiakos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mawe's back.
Rosiakos connects with a big shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Mawe covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mawe wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosiakos lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Rosiakos landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mawe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rosiakos throwing strikes but Mawe bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Rosiakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mawe is one step ahead there.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Rosiakos keeps moving.
Mawe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rosiakos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateuszis Rosiakos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe goes for a double leg but Rosiakos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosiakos continues to drive forward.
Mawe closes the distance and clinches up with Rosiakos, looking for a takedown. Mawe pushes Rosiakos against the cage but Rosiakos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rosiakos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Rosiakos dives in and scores a takedown into Mawe's guard.
Rosiakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosiakos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mawe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosiakos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rosiakos preventing the sweep.
Rosiakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosiakos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Rosiakos postures up.
Rosiakos wants to pass the guard but Mawe is keeping the position.
Rosiakos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rosiakos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mawe working for a triangle but Rosiakos defends it easily.
Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosiakos is one step ahead there.
Rosiakos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Mawe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Mawe trying to control the action but Rosiakos is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mawe there.
Mawe passes to full mount!
Mawe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rosiakos wants to control but Mawe is having none of it.
Mawe looking to control but Rosiakos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Mawe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rosiakos turns into him and now he's in Mawe's guard.
Mawe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosiakos throws an elbow that misses. Mawe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rosiakos's guard. Nice move by Mawe!#REVB#
Mawe is stalling in the full guard.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosiakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mateuszis Rosiakos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rosiakos keeping full guard, as Mawe tries to pass.
Mawe trying to control but Rosiakos is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mawe stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rosiakos.
You can see the frustration on Mawe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosiakos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mawe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateuszis Rosiakos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rosiakos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rosiakos slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
It looked like Rosiakos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rosiakos gets a takedown into half guard.
Mawe trying to control but Rosiakos postures up.
Rosiakos winds up and cracks Mawe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mawe manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosiakos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mawe is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mawe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosiakos is retaining full guard.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosiakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe stands and throws Rosiakos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rosiakos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe cracks Rosiakos with a big right hand but Rosiakos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mawe trying to control the action but Rosiakos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rosiakos is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Mawe decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rosiakos drives through with a takedown into Mawe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rosiakos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosiakos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mawe is pulling down on Rosiakos's head. It's preventing any offense from Rosiakos, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosiakos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rosiakos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Mawe pulls Rosiakos in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Mawe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rosiakos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mawe wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mawe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rosiakos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rosiakos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rosiakos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mateuszis Rosiakos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rosiakos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rosiakos is looking to work some ground and pound but Mawe has wrist control.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Rosiakos from controlling successfully.
Mawe is looking to sweep but instead, Rosiakos has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateuszis Rosiakos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rosiakos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateuszis Rosiakos!
Mateuszis Rosiakos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Esko Marttinen and Watsz Mawe. Watsz Mawe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marttinen darts in and clinches Mawe up against the cage.
Marttinen jumps guard and drags Mawe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mawe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marttinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marttinen is retaining full guard.
Mawe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mawe has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.
Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen has an active guard here but Mawe has managed to pass into half guard.
Marttinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marttinen looking for subs off his back but Mawe has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is trying to control. Marttinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marttinen is looking for a sweep. Mawe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marttinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marttinen manages to get to full guard.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marttinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marttinen's guard.
Mawe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (0) vs (3) Mawe
Mawe avoids the attempt from Marttinen to control.
Mawe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mawe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marttinen is now in Mawe's guard. A big mistake from Mawe there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marttinen (2) vs (3) Mawe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Mawe keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving.
Mawe controls Marttinen momentarily but Marttinen frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe wants to improve his position but instead Marttinen has moved into half guard.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is looking to advance position but Mawe won't allow it.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mawe won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Marttinen stalling.
Mawe is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mawe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mawe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen being controlled here momentarily.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - Marttinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mawe tries to get to full guard but Marttinen has control of the leg.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Mawe defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe is looking for a sweep. Marttinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marttinen not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mawe is controlling Marttinen's trapped leg to prevent Marttinen from advancing to side control.
Marttinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mawe sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to improve his position but Marttinen is controlling well.
Marttinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mawe won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Marttinen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is keen to just control but Mawe is a slippery customer.
Marttinen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (5) vs (3) Mawe
Marttinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mawe has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Marttinen stalls from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marttinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mawe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mawe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mawe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control from half guard but Mawe is working away.
Marttinen is controlling the pace.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Marttinen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marttinen takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olof Orkidea and Watsz Mawe. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olof Orkidea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orkidea clinches with his opponent.
Orkidea pulls guard.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkidea 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.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orkidea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkidea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Orkidea is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe has gone for a leg lock! Orkidea slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (2) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orkidea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mawe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (2) vs (2) Mawe
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe pushing down on Orkidea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orkidea wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Mawe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orkidea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mawe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mawe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mawe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mawe is working for a kimura but Orkidea is defending it quite comfortably.
Mawe is working for a submission of some sort.
Mawe is trying to work for a kimura but Orkidea is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mawe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orkidea trying to control but Mawe postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mawe not doing much here.
Mawe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orkidea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mawe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mawe is keen to just control but Orkidea is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orkidea is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mawe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orkidea defends it well.
Mawe 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.
Orkidea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control from half guard but Orkidea is working away.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Mawe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mawe uses his free foot to push down on Orkidea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orkidea. Score +3 for passing guard: Orkidea (2) vs (5) Mawe
Mawe content just to control the position here.
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mawe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mawe tries to control but Orkidea wriggling away.
Mawe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Orkidea is now in Mawe's guard. A big mistake from Mawe there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (4) vs (5) Mawe
Orkidea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard.
Mawe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mawe, not yet.
Mawe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mawe keeps trying to improve his position.
Orkidea postures up.
Orkidea trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Mawe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea won't allow Mawe to sweep him here.
Mawe trying to control the position.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orkidea controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkidea is one step ahead there.
Orkidea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mawe managing to control the position.
Orkidea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mawe throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Mawe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pope to the ground. Mawe is now in Pope's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pope's guard.
Pope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pope.
Pope wants to sweep here but Mawe controlling him for the moment.
Mawe advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy. #T1#
Mawe controlling the position from side mount.
Pope tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mawe easily slips into full mount!
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Pope is trying desperately to improve position.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Mawe gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pope has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mawe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pope swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Mawe.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mawe has Pope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Pope.
Pope unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pope lands a knee to the body.
Mawe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Pope manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watsz Mawe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mawe is working for takedown but Pope is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Pope scores with a knee to the head.
Pope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands a good knee to the midsection. Mawe won't want to take too many of those.
Mawe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mawe is breathing heavily.
Pope managing to block the knees to the body from Mawe.
Pope lands an elbow just above Mawe 's eye.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mawe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mawe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pope. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mawe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pope lands a body punch.
Mawe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pope after a bit of a struggle.
Pope lands a knee to the head.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Pope lands a left hand.
Mawe is trying to stall.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mawes head.
Mawe tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Mawe back against the cage.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mawe is working for takedown but Pope is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Mawe's takedown attempt.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Pope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pope counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Mawe! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Pope!
Jan Pope thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gracko Roman and Watsz Mawe. On his way into the cage it seems that Gracko Roman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gracko Roman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gracko Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and pushes Mawe back into the cage.
Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mawe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Mawe sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mawe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Mawe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Mawe wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawe is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Roman with the active half guard here but Mawe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (3) Mawe
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Mawe is staying tight to Roman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is letting Mawe control him for a moment.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roman tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Roman manages to get back to half guard.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mawe is tapping! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gracko Roman! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Watsz Mawe and Jo Ballinger. Ballinger has chosen Cheese Scones as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Watsz Mawe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ballinger moves into the clinch.
Ballinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballinger manages to pull guard.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mawe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mawe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mawe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe lying in Ballinger's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ballinger decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mawe taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
Our winner, Jo Ballinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Morgan and Watsz Mawe. Watsz Mawe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mawe tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Mawe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mawe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Mawe. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Mawe, which made it look bad.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Mawe stuffs the takedown.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mawe sprawls well. Mawe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mawe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (4) vs (0) Mawe
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mawe tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
Morgan controls the position from side control.
Mawe wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mawe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mawe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Mawe. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (4) vs (4) Mawe
Mawe moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (6) Mawe
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe is working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan frees his head quite easily.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (9) Mawe
Mawe tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Mawe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mawe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morgan tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Mawe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Mawe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mawe controlling his opponent.
Mawe trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Mawe has a good base and remains in mount.
Mawe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Mawe's body position as best he can.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is pressing down on Mawe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mawe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mawe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (13) Mawe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (8) vs (13) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Mawe 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: Morgan (8) vs (15) Mawe
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Mawe is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is in trouble now - Mawe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (18) Mawe
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is having none of it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Mawe content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawe wins on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '. |
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