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Event:
ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetfield.
Max tries to buck Hetfield off but Hetfield is having none of it.
Hetfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hetfield is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max tries to control but Hetfield manages to take his back.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hetfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hetfield cracks Max with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Max from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T2#
Hetfield biding his time, controlling Max.
Max tries to roll but Hetfield sticks to his back.
Hetfield throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Hetfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max trying to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in full control for now.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is trying to remain composed but Hetfield is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Max trying to control the position but Hetfield manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Max's body.
Hetfield lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Max is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hetfield.
We've been hearing good reports from Hetfield's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max trying to control the hands but Hetfield breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hetfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hetfield has passed into side control.
Max tries to bench press Hetfield off him but Hetfield keeps the position.
Hetfield taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hetfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max wants to control but Hetfield postures up.
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Hetfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Max looking for a sweep but Hetfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Max blocking the ground and pound.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Hetfield'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.#T2#
Max wants to control but Hetfield is having none of it.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hetfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hetfield misses with a head shot.
Max is looking to improve his position but Hetfield isn't that keen on the idea.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hetfield landing strikes from the mount and Max is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetfield controlling the pace for now.
Max 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.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hetfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Max darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Max into the cage.
Hetfield throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hetfield dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hetfield's strikes! Hetfield is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
Our winner, James Hetfield, 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 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asian Chinaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 20802 p4p, 252 weight class). Chinaman comes to the cage accompanied by Orient Express Theme. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Asian Chinaman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chinaman clinches.
Chinaman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chinaman (2) vs (0) Max
Chinaman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chinaman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max trying to control but Chinaman postures up.
Chinaman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Max wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaman tries to pass to full mount but Max defends it.
Chinaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chinaman 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.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Max wants to improve his position but Chinaman is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chinaman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Max is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Chinaman seems content to control.
Max won't allow Chinaman to pass to mount.
Chinaman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Max slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to sweep but no luck.
Max is looking for a triangle but Chinaman pushes his legs off easily.
Chinaman looking to pass the guard.
Max working a defensive guard but Chinaman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chinaman (5) vs (0) Max
Chinaman working away.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chinaman controls the position from side control.
Chinaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chinaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chinaman working away.
Chinaman taking a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max stops Chinaman from passing to mount.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Chinaman working away.
Max trying to remain calm as Chinaman controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chinaman controlling the position.
Chinaman is trying to get an arm triangle but Max is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Max, who protects the arm well.
Chinaman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chinaman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chinaman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Max, who protects the arm well.
Chinaman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman working away.
Max trying to remain calm as Chinaman controls from the top position.
Chinaman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Max rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chinaman's guard! Nice work there by Max! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chinaman (5) vs (2) Max
Max drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinaman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinaman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinaman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chinaman (9) vs (2) Max
Chinaman slows the pace down.
Chinaman wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chinaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chinaman slows the pace down.
Max sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to get to full guard but Chinaman has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Max manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Max being controlled here, momentarily.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chinaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chinaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Max has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chinaman has managed to get both his arms back between Max's legs - danger averted.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Chinaman is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chinaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chinaman preventing the sweep.
Chinaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chinaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chinaman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Max for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chinaman content to stall in guard here.
Chinaman looking to pass the guard.
Max wants to improve his position but instead Chinaman has moved into half guard.
Max actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chinaman continues to stall.
Chinaman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Max defends it well.
Chinaman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Max makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Max.
Max tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chinaman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Max looking for a guillotine here but Chinaman defends easily.
Chinaman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chinaman takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Asian Chinaman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 20849 p4p, 265 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 5840 p4p, 376 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Max pushes Nkomo up against the cage in a clinch.
Max is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nkomo can't fight it off and eventually Max manages to take the fight to the floor. Nkomo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Nkomo
Max content to stall in guard here.
Max won't allow Nkomo to sweep him here.
Nkomo is still trying to improve position.
Max pushing down on Nkomo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nkomo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo gets back to full guard.
Nkomo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Max defends well.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Nkomo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (2) Nkomo
Nkomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.
Nkomo keeps trying to improve his position.
Max looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nkomo tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (5) Nkomo
Nkomo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Max manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Max is trying to control but can't.
Max is looking to improve his position.
Nkomo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Max is just riding it out for now. Nkomo eventually gives up the hold.
Nkomo prevents Max from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo wants to take a breather but Max is having none of it.
Max wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
Nkomo wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Nkomo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (8) Nkomo
Nkomo is trying to move to mount but Max reverses beautifully and ends up in Nkomo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (4) vs (8) Nkomo
Max won't allow Nkomo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Max trying to control but Nkomo is working from the bottom.
Nkomo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (4) vs (10) Nkomo
Nkomo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (4) vs (13) Nkomo
Max stops Nkomo from passing to mount.
Nkomo working away.
Nkomo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Max (4) vs (15) Nkomo
Nkomo tries to control but Max wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Max turns into him and now he's in Nkomo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (6) vs (15) Nkomo
Nkomo 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.
Nkomo is looking for a triangle here but Max uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Max (9) vs (15) Nkomo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max happy to just control the position for now.
Nkomo looking for a sweep but Max has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Max (11) vs (15) Nkomo
Max working for a submission but Nkomo is keeping him at bay.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nkomo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nkomo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Max (14) vs (15) Nkomo
Nkomo tries to break free.
Nkomo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Max's guard. Nice work there by Nkomo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (14) vs (17) Nkomo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo looking to pass the guard.
Nkomo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Max looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Max looking to control.
Nkomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.
Max has his foot on Nkomo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nkomo works his way back into a safe position though.
Max 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: Max (16) vs (17) Nkomo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nkomo trying to keep a closed guard but Max is proving a slippery customer.
Max wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
Nkomo looking for a guillotine here but Max defends easily.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Nkomo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (16) vs (19) Nkomo
Nkomo looking to pass the guard.
Nkomo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (16) vs (22) Nkomo
Nkomo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Max struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max prevents Nkomo from improving position.
Nkomo wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Nkomo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nkomo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nkomo swings around for an armbar but Max sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nkomo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (18) vs (22) Nkomo
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Nkomo has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.
Nkomo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Max puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nkomo manages to get to full guard.
Max slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (21) vs (22) Nkomo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max gets to mount! Nkomo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Max (23) vs (22) Nkomo
Nkomo is trying to escape the mount.
Max looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nkomo is looking to get to half guard.
Nkomo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo gets back to half guard.
Nkomo wants to get back to full guard.
Nkomo actively working from the bottom here.
Nkomo looks winded!
Nkomo looking for submissions off his back.
Nkomo is staying active underneath Max, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nkomo tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Max is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkomo is just riding it out for now. Max eventually gives up the hold.
Max is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkomo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max prevents Nkomo from improving his position.
Nkomo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Max's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Max's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Max (23) vs (26) Nkomo
Max tries to break free.
Nkomo looking to break Max's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Max remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nkomo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Max is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkomo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nkomo working for a choke but Max reverses nicely into Nkomo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (25) vs (26) Nkomo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (28) vs (26) Nkomo
And that's the end of the fight!
Max takes the fight on points by 28 to 26.
Trymore Nkomo was interviewed post fight and said 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 20831 p4p, 272 weight class) and Moganesh Jain (ranked 5701 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Max has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moganesh Jain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Max drives through and clinches with Jain against the cage.
Max can't get the takedown.
Jain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Max jumps into guard, dragging Jain to the mat.
Max is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jain throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Max's body to avoid the submission. Max has instead reached around Jain's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Max arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abroham Lincoln (ranked 8537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21262 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lincoln has closed the distance and engaged Max in a clinch.
Max jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lincoln walks away with a smile on his face. Max gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lincoln tries for a takedown. No joy.
Max stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln.
Lincoln is working for takedown but Max is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abroham Lincoln. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln drops down looking for an ankle pick but Max pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max tries to clinch up.
Max fails with the takedown.
Lincoln gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Max avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing good reports from Lincoln's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max can't keep his opponent in guard - Lincoln advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (3) vs (0) Max
Max is trying to control Lincoln's posture but Lincoln avoids it.
Max tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln staying calm.
Lincoln wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Max, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Max trying to remain calm as Lincoln controls from the top position.
Lincoln working away.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Max's face as Lincoln controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Max keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Max will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lincoln working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Lincoln keeps moving and retains side control.
Max struggling a bit here.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
Max struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln slows the pace down.
Max is trying to control Lincoln's posture but Lincoln avoids it.
Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lincoln working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Max might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lincoln haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Max tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
Max wants to control but Lincoln postures up.
Max trying to remain calm as Lincoln controls from the top position.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lincoln controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Max tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lincoln working away.
Lincoln just content to control the position.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Max trying to control here.
Lincoln content to control rather than advance.
Max tries to get to full guard but Lincoln has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max looking for submissions off his back.
Lincoln passes into side control, despite Max's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (6) vs (0) Max
Lincoln controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Max wants to control but Lincoln postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lincoln has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln working away.
Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Max's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 8340 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21260 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamoru Takamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Takamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takamura jumps guard.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Max controlling him for the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Takamura is trying to push Max off with his feet but Max grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Takamura's ankles and Takamura is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Karl Max! |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21640 p4p, 362 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21516 p4p, 348 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tubridy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Late Late theme tune. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to keep at a distance but Tubridy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tubridy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max tries to pull guard but Tubridy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Max drops back down to his feet.
Tubridy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Max clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tubridy (4) vs (0) Max
Tubridy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Max won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tubridy off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
A less than humble Ryan Tubridy 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:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 21799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 21496 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - St. Anger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bikermann clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann wants a takedown but no success here.
Max jumps guard and drags Bikermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bikermann trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Bikermann 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.
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann looking to pass the guard.
Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max keeping full guard, as Bikermann tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Bikermann won't allow Max to sweep him here.
Bikermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Max escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Max is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bikermann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Max's body to avoid the submission. Max has instead reached around Bikermann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Max arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Max!
Karl Max is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 21803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bikermann (ranked 21501 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Whiskey in the jar as his entrance music. Karl Max has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bikermann's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Max is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well.
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Bikermann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Max is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max wants to control but Bikermann is keeping him busy.
Max controlling the pace.
Max is looking to advance position but Bikermann won't allow it.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
Max passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bikermann! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (5) vs (0) Bikermann
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bikermann is still trying to improve position.
Max controlling the pace for now.
Max has hold of Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Max controlling from mount.
Max is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is desperately trying to improve his position but Max has a good base and remains in mount.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
Bikermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Max (8) vs (0) Bikermann
Max has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bikermann is defending well but eventually Max manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bikermann has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Senon Chavez (ranked 8893 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21831 p4p, 643 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Senon Chavez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Max shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Max gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Max sprawls and moves away.
Chavez feints and as Max raises his hands in defense, Chavez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chavez (2) vs (0) Max
Chavez has gone for a leg lock! Max slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chavez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chavez (2) vs (2) Max
Chavez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Max stacks Chavez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Max! Score +3 for passing guard: Chavez (2) vs (5) Max
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to buck Max off but Max is having none of it.
Max tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chavez's legs.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max working away.
Max trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Max wants to take a breather but Chavez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Max.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Max is proving a slippery customer.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground.
Chavez is looking for a triangle but Max pushes his legs off easily.
Chavez working for submissions but it's allowed Max to get to half guard.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Max has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chavez (2) vs (8) Max
Max looking to control but Chavez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max wants to take Chavez's back but he can't do it this time.
Max trying to control but Chavez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to improve his position but Max has taken his back! Max has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chavez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Max pushes Chavez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buyuang Kanduang (ranked 8454 p4p, 312 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21934 p4p, 662 weight class). Karl Max 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buyuang Kanduang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max shoots in and bounces Kanduang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kanduang (0) vs (2) Max
Max is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kanduang keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Kanduang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanduang keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kanduang holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanduang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanduang tries to get out of the position.
Max trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Kanduang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kanduang (2) vs (2) Max
Max has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanduang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kanduang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Max looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Max looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Max! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kanduang (2) vs (6) Max
Max gets to mount! Kanduang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kanduang (2) vs (8) Max
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kanduang stops Max from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Max working for a guillotine from mount but Kanduang is in no mood to give up.
Max can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kanduang is looking to escape.
Max might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kanduang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Max takes Kanduang's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kanduang is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kanduang (2) vs (11) Max
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to control Kanduang but Kanduang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kanduang tries to roll but Max sticks to his back.
Max biding his time, looking for the opening.
Max has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kanduang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kanduang tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Max has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Max tries to keep control of the position but Kanduang is staying busy.
Max is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max controlling well, preventing Kanduang from escaping the position.
Max has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kanduang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Max gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 8746 p4p, 643 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2951 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Claudio Gadelha enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to clinch but Gadelha moves out of range.
Gadelha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gadelha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) Gadelha
Gadelha stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Gadelha passes Max's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Max is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha moves into full mount! Max won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (5) Gadelha
Gadelha controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Max turns into him and now he's in Gadelha's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (5) Gadelha
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha wants to sweep but no luck.
Gadelha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Max's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (7) Gadelha
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha 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.
Max is looking for a triangle but Gadelha pushes his legs off easily.
Gadelha 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.
Gadelha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gadelha tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Gadelha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (10) Gadelha
Gadelha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Max is being controlled here.
Gadelha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gadelha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Gadelha keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gadelha slows the pace down.
Gadelha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Max is looking for a sweep.
Gadelha tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gadelha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Max's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gadelha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Max tries to bench press Gadelha off him but Gadelha keeps the position.
Gadelha controls the position.
Gadelha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Max is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gadelha 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.
Gadelha content to control rather than advance.
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Max is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Max wants to improve his position but Gadelha is controlling well.
Gadelha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha prevents Max from improving his position.
Max trying to control but Gadelha postures up.
Gadelha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gadelha is pressing down on Max's thigh, looking to free his foot. Max is holding on for now.
Max is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gadelha has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gadelha pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Max is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gadelha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Gadelha! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 7451 p4p, 568 weight class) and Mickey Munday (ranked 6766 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mickey Munday!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Max wants to clinch.
Munday leaves Max with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) Munday
Well, if Munday 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.
Munday wants to free his trapped foot but Max is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday is pressing down on Max's thigh, looking to free his foot. Max is holding on for now.
Munday controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to maintain the position but Munday is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Max's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Max tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg.
Max wants to sweep but Munday has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (5) Munday
A lull in the action here.
Max stops Munday from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday controls the position.
Max gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Munday trying to mount his opponent but Max defends it.
Max wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
Munday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Max wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (8) Munday
Max has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Max (0) vs (11) Munday
Munday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Max doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munday is not going to allow Max to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Munday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Munday working for the choke.
I really don't envy Max right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Munday controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Max's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Munday controls the action.
Munday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Max trying to control the position but Munday manages to sink in the hooks.
Max rolls, trying to escape but Munday keeps control of the position.
Munday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Max doesn't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Munday.
Max rolls, trying to escape but Munday keeps control of the position.
Munday controlling from the back.
Max looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Munday 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Munday 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to escape the mount.
Munday controlling the pace for now.
Munday prevents Max from getting the reversal.
Munday fails to take his opponent's back.
Munday controlling from the full mount.
Munday forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Max (0) vs (14) Munday
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Munday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max trying to control from the bottom.
Max is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munday pulls his head out easily.
Munday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Munday uses his free foot to push down on Max's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Max. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (17) Munday
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Munday has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Max (0) vs (20) Munday
Munday not allowing Max to control his hands.
Munday has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Max has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Munday not allowing Max to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Munday working for a choke but Max is defending well.
Max trying to control the hands but Munday won't let him.
Max is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Munday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Max.
Munday is hanging on to Max's back as he tries to escape.
Max is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Max is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Munday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Munday wins on points by 20 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 8174 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 5853 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Max tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Max to the mat! Max manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Max
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit stands and throws Max's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Max
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit taking a breather here.
Max is trying to control Sitsongrit's posture but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit has hold of Max's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Max tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sitsongrit cranks the arm and Max screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Max, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcinho Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 5842 p4p, 449 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 5827 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Max has him pressed against the cage.
Max pulls guard.
Max working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Max dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) Max
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Max is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Max passes into half guard.
Stevens is not content to let Max control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
Max trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Max is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Max seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (4) vs (2) Max
Max trying to remain calm as Stevens controls from the top position.
Stevens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Max stops Stevens from passing to mount.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max wants to control but Stevens postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens is staying tight to Max's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Max is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens gets to mount! Max was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (6) vs (2) Max
Max wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Max gets back to half guard.
Stevens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Max is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (6) vs (6) Max
Stevens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stevens is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Max gets his way!
Max has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stevens turns into Max and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (6) Max
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Max trying to control the position.
Stevens stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Max trying to control the position.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens stays in close to Max's body and controls the position.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Max is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (8) vs (8) Max
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Max is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but Max uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (11) Max
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stevens looks to move to half guard but instead Max has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stevens (8) vs (13) Max
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Max wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
Max might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stevens is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens looking for a kimura from the bottom but Max passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (8) vs (16) Max
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
Max is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevens is not content to let Max control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Max seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stevens (12) vs (16) Max
Max is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Max is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Max tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 5666 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 22452 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Max clinches with his opponent.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Max walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) John
Max wants to control but John is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Max is holding on to half guard well.
John wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Max is looking to control John's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is trying to get back to full guard.
Max trying to control here.
John works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (5) John
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to hold on but John pushes him away.
Max regains half guard.
Max moves into full guard.
John preventing the sweep.
John is stalling in the full guard.
John looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Max had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John preventing the sweep.
John sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Max's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John tries to pass to full mount but Max defends it.
Max tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
John is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control but John is keeping busy.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Max wants to get back to full guard.
John stalling.
Max is staying active underneath John, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Max is controlling John's trapped leg to prevent John from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to improve his position.
Max trying to control but John postures up.
John seems to be looking for submissions.
Max is trying to maintain the position but John is very close to passing his half guard.
John wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Max is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Max (4) vs (5) John
Max working for the choke.
Max is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged John with him. John is trying to defend but Max has an arm under the chin now! John grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Morgan More (ranked 4444 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 5628 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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; Morgan More! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
More swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.
Horrible takedown attempt by More or perhaps it was just good defense by Max, which made it look bad.
Max tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
More keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from More.
Max moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max pulls More into guard.
Max wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
More trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max working a defensive guard here.
More preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but More can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Max has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. More doesn't defend quickly enough and Max has managed to lock this one up! Can More escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Max on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karl Max! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Max feints and as Ayokunle raises his hands in defense, Max changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Max prevents Ayokunle from getting back to his feet.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayokunle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayokunle keeping full guard, as Max tries to pass.
Ayokunle keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Max landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayokunle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ayokunle is working an open guard so Max takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Max shoots in looking for a takedown. Ayokunle tries to sprawl out of it but Max keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ayokunle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ayokunle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Max pushes Ayokunle up against the cage in a clinch.
Max goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ayokunle prevents it.
#BC#
Max manages to break the clinch.
Ayokunle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Ayokunle drives through and clinches with Max against the cage.
#TD#
Max pulls guard effortlessly.
Max looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Max is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ayokunle is sitting in close to Max's body. Max has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ayokunle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ayokunle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Max.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Max!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Parisyen rushes Max and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Max jumps guard but Parisyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Max lands an elbow that stopped Parisyen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Kari Parisyen has been cut.#BC2#
Max breaks the clinch.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Parisyen moves out of range easily.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Parisyen darts in and clinches Max up against the cage.
Max is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parisyen to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Parisyen breaks the clinch.
Parisyen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kari Parisyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max misses with a takedown attempt - Parisyen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kari Parisyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.#CL2#
Max clinches.
Max has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parisyen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parisyen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Max escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parisyen can pounce on him.
#T1#
Max looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parisyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Parisyen does no damage.
Max moves in looking to clinch but Parisyen pushes him off.
Parisyen throws a head kick that half lands.
Max doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parisyen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Max is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Max is looking to clinch but Parisyen is avoiding it.
Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parisyen tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parisyen to the ground. Parisyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parisyen thuds a left hand into Max's body.
Max darts in looking for a takedown but Parisyen gets double underhooks and turns Max into the cage.
Parisyen misses with a kick to the body.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Parisyen shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parisyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Max's sensitive parts. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Max moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parisyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Max.
Max throws a body kick that misses.
Max misses with an attempted mid kick.
Max will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Max walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parisyen.#CL#
Parisyen moves into range and clinches up with Max.
Max is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parisyen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parisyen misses with a body punch.
#T3##TD2#
Max jumps guard.
Parisyen wants to stand but Max has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Parisyen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parisyen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Max.
Parisyen throws a nice head kick!
Parisyen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parisyen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parisyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Max or perhaps it was just good defense by Parisyen, which made it look bad.
It looked like Parisyen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Max tries to clinch there but Parisyen circles away.
Parisyen misses with a low kick as Max jumps back.#T4#
Parisyen scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Max darts in and clinches Parisyen up against the cage.
Parisyen tries to circle away but Max has him pinned against the cage.
Parisyen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parisyen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Max manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parisyen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Max had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parisyen defends it easily.
Max will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Parisyen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Parisyen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Parisyen takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
Parisyen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Max moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Max manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Max closes the distance and clinches.
Parisyen has Max pushed against the cage.
Parisyen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parisyen misses with a punch to the body.
Parisyen tries to circle away but Max has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Parisyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Parisyen darts in and clinches Max up against the cage.
Max drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parisyen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parisyen tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parisyen to the ground. Parisyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kari Parisyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parisyen throws a counter high kick but Max was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kari Parisyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.#T1##CL2#
Max clinches up against the cage.
Parisyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Max looking to slow down the pace here.
Kari Parisyen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parisyen is trying to force a seperation but Max has the dominant position.
Max drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parisyen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parisyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parisyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Max swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parisyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Parisyen gets a clinch.
Parisyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parisyen is pressed up against the cage. Max has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parisyen down to the mat. Parisyen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parisyen at a distance.
#T2#
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Parisyen, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Parisyen against the cage but Parisyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parisyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parisyen is looking to counter the offense by Max and move into the clinch.
Parisyen looks for the body kick but Max saw that one coming.
Parisyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parisyen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Max shoots in but Parisyen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max tries to clinch but Parisyen is having none of it.
Parisyen throws a lazy head kick
and Max counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max shoots for a takedown but Parisyen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parisyen - that will leave a mark!
Max looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parisyen tried to counter with a leg kick but Max avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parisyen.
#T3#
Parisyen looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parisyen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Max crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parisyen - the referee stops the clock and Max gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parisyen. Max manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Max clinches with his opponent.
Max keeps control of Parisyen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Max manages to pull guard.
Max trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Parisyen wants to stand and escape but instead Max has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Parisyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max pushing down on Parisyen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parisyen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Max wants to control but Parisyen is keeping him busy.
Max content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Parisyen kicks off Max and gets to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Max blocks the low kick.
Max changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parisyen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Parisyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Parisyen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Max shoots in for a takedown but Parisyen shows good takedown defense.
Max throws a series of punches but Parisyen avoids them all with ease.
Parisyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Max's sensitive parts.
Parisyen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parisyen scores with a spinning back kick!
Parisyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Max swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kari Parisyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Max tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Parisyen circles away.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Parisyen, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Parisyen against the cage but Parisyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Max changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parisyen tries to avoid it but Max manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parisyen to the ground. Parisyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kari Parisyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parisyen scores with a leg kick.
Parisyen scores with a push kick.
Parisyen lands a head kick. Max smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parisyen lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kari Parisyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Max tries to work over Parisyen's front leg with a kick but Parisyen checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Max.
Max wants to clinch.#CL2#
Max moves into the clinch.
Parisyen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Max is keeping busy.
Max jumps guard but Parisyen stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parisyen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Max replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Parisyen blocks it well.
Parisyen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parisyen wants it to stay on the feet.
Max fails with the takedown.
Parisyen tries to clinch but Max moves out of range.
Parisyen leaves Max with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parisyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parisyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parisyen scores with a spinning back kick!
Parisyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.#T3##CL#
Parisyen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Max ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Max no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Parisyen stands and steps away. Max gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parisyen lands with a kick to the temple. Max shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Max has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Parisyen.
Max fails with the takedown.#CL#
Max tries to keep at a distance but Parisyen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parisyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Max won't allow it.
#BC2#
Max breaks the clinch.
Max tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parisyen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Max somewhat.#T4#
Parisyen is looking to slow Max down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Max gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Parisyen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kari Parisyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parisyen has hold of Max's hands but Max slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karl Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Max seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Parisyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parisyen, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Parisyen!
A pretty intense looking Kari Parisyen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bolt lands a really nice looking cross but Max seems unphased.
Max looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Max feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bolt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Max manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bolt is trying to stand.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Max controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Max might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bolt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground.
Max uses his free foot to push down on Bolt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolt.
Max sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Max is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bolt hang on?#T3#
Max content just to control the position here.
Bolt is in a horrible position here. Max smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Max is looking to work his way around to Bolt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Max unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Bolt is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Max.
Oh Bolt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Max is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Max extends the arm and Bolt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Max!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 23226 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Miyazaki (ranked 5931 p4p, 629 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tony Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches.
Miyazaki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Max regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki 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.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyazaki controlling from the top position.
Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Max has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazaki has managed to get both his arms back between Max's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyazaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Max has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazaki has managed to get both his arms back between Max's legs - danger averted.
Miyazaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Max manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki pulls Max in to control the position.
Max trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyazaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Max defends it easily.
Miyazaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Miyazaki looking for subs off his back but Max has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Max.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to advance position but Miyazaki won't allow it.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Max wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Max prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki keeping control of the position.
Miyazaki gets back to full guard.
Miyazaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Max wants to pass the guard but Miyazaki is keeping the position.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Max's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki controlling Max's posture.
Max wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Max has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miyazaki has his hands on Max's head, controlling the position.
Max won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Max is looking to pass into half guard but Miyazaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyazaki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (4) Miyazaki
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki passes Max's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max is trying to control but Miyazaki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (7) Miyazaki
Miyazaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyazaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Max prevents Miyazaki from taking his back.
Miyazaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Max has worked his arm free - good work by Max!
Miyazaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyazaki is working for a kimura but Max is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Max manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyazaki forces his way into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to control from the bottom.
Miyazaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyazaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Max regains full guard. Nicely done.
Max wants to sweep but no luck.
Max can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyazaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyazaki seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyazaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (10) Miyazaki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Max is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 10242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 23244 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk comes to the cage accompanied by 66 Arizona. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sherk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (4) vs (0) Max
Sherk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sherk controlling the position from side mount.
Sherk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max 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.
Sherk tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Max being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sherk is staying tight to Max's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Max has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sherk but great work by Max. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (4) vs (4) Max
Sherk is trying to improve his position.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.
Max trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Max off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (8) vs (4) Max
Sherk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Max defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk gets his hands free as Max looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tightening his grip on Max, looking for the choke.
Sherk controls the action.
Max is in bad spot here.
Sherk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sherk looking for the choke but no joy.
Sherk looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Max is controlling Sherk 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (6) Max
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Max looking to pass the guard.
Max avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sherk is controlling Max's trapped leg to prevent Max from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sherk trying to hold on to Max's head to control him but Max postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk moves into full guard.
Max looking to pass the guard.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Max pushes his legs off easily.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk has control of Max's left arm, preventing Max from doing any damage.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Max has passed into half guard!
Sherk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sherk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk wants to control but Max is keeping busy.
Max wants to pass the guard but Sherk is defending well.
Sherk is trying to maintain the position but Max is very close to passing his half guard.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Max escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Max! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (8) vs (9) Max
Sherk stops Max from passing to mount.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Max keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sherk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Max moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sherk. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (8) vs (12) Max
Sherk tries to improve position but can't.
Sherk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Max's best efforts.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Max has passed into half guard!
Sherk moves into full guard.
Max trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Max must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Sherk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Max wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
KOFC 61 - Von Erich vs Skinner
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ikuhisa swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Max.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by clinching up but Max breaks away and moves out of range.
Max shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ikuhisa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max tries to clinch up but Ikuhisa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Max manages to circle out of the way.
Ikuhisa stuffs the takedown.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Otavio Ikuhisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ikuhisa keeps the fight on the outside.
Max pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ikuhisa is out of range and Max settles back down.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Ikuhisa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ikuhisa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Max.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Max.
As Max tries to get set, Ikuhisa tries to push him back and clinch up but Max manages to avoid the attempt.
Max takes a swing at Ikuhisa's ribcage but misses.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Max.
Max misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Ikuhisa counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Ikuhisa throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Max is trying to break the clinch but Ikuhisa has him pressed against the cage.
Ikuhisa working aggressively here.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Ikuhisa has double underhooks.
Ikuhisa throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Ikuhisa has a couple of punches blocked by Max.
Ikuhisa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ikuhisa.
Max wants to take the fight to the mat but Ikuhisa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max is trying to pull guard but Ikuhisa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ikuhisa gets underhooks to prevent Max's takedown attempt.
Max has Ikuhisa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ikuhisa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ikuhisa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ikuhisa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Max is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa is defending well.#T3#
Max tries to stall but Ikuhisa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ikuhisa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ikuhisa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ikuhisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Max jumps guard but Ikuhisa stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Max blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ikuhisa.
Max looking for a takedown.
Ikuhisa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ikuhisa.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Ikuhisa won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Ikuhisa.
Ikuhisa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ikuhisa misses with the head strike.
Ikuhisa lands a shoulder strike.
Max is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ikuhisa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Ikuhisa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ikuhisa gets through Max's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ikuhisa is keeping busy.
Ikuhisa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Max.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
Ikuhisa misses with some punches.
Ikuhisa lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Max tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ikuhisa's elbow.
Max wants a takedown but no success here.
Max is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ikuhisa to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Ikuhisa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Max misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ikuhisa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Max looking to stall.
Max missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Max tries to break the clinch but Ikuhisa is controlling the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ikuhisa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ikuhisa prevents the takedown attempt.
Ikuhisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ikuhisa throws a head punch that misses.
Ikuhisa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuhisa blocks a body shot from Max.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
Ikuhisa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Max is trying to push Ikuhisa away but Ikuhisa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ikuhisa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ikuhisa. #T1#
Max drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ikuhisa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Otavio Ikuhisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.
Ikuhisa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Ikuhisa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
Max connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Ikuhisa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Ikuhisa has been cut.#TD2#
Max jumps into guard, dragging Ikuhisa to the mat.
Max looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max wants to hit a switch here but Ikuhisa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Max there!
Max is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Max tries to lock up and control but Ikuhisa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ikuhisa is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ikuhisa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ikuhisa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Max slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Max trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Max wants to get back to his feet.
Max is trying to maintain the position but Ikuhisa is very close to passing his half guard.
Max pushes Ikuhisa off looking to stand but Ikuhisa dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Max wants to control but Ikuhisa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Ikuhisa shows good takedown defense.
Ikuhisa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Max fails with the takedown.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Ikuhisa, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Ikuhisa against the cage but Ikuhisa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ikuhisa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Max takes a swing at Ikuhisa's ribcage but misses.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Ikuhisa, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Ikuhisa against the cage but Ikuhisa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Ikuhisa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Max.
Max shoots and misses #CL#
and Ikuhisa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Ikuhisa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Ikuhisa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Max throws a front kick aimed at Ikuhisa's knee but Ikuhisa avoids it well.
Max tries for a takedown but Ikuhisa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Max will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ikuhisa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Max.
Max is looking to clinch but Ikuhisa is avoiding it.
Ikuhisa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Max throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Ikuhisa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Max blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ikuhisa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Max backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuhisa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ikuhisa prevents Max from breaking the clinch.
Ikuhisa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ikuhisa misses with a punch on the inside.
Max takes a shot to the head.
Ikuhisa misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ikuhisa misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Max pulls Ikuhisa into guard.
Max 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.
Ikuhisa wants to stand but Max has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Max wants to sweep here but Ikuhisa controlling him for the moment.
Max keeps trying to improve his position.
Max working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ikuhisa wants to stand but Max is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Max looking for a guillotine here but Ikuhisa defends easily.
Ikuhisa wants to stand and escape but instead Max has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Max wants to stand and escape but instead Ikuhisa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Max is striking but Ikuhisa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ikuhisa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Max wants to control but Ikuhisa is keeping busy.
Max is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ikuhisa wants to stand but Max has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ikuhisa prevents Max from improving his position.
Max trying to control but Ikuhisa postures up.
Ikuhisa wants to stand up but Max is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikuhisa passes into side control, despite Max's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Ikuhisa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ikuhisa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Ikuhisa!
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Event:
KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Max with a body shot.
Max with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Max.
Max gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins cracks Max with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Max fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Max down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Max back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Max is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Oh Max is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Max on the side of the head.
Max with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Max is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Max looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Max persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Max shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max is breathing heavily.
Max takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Max tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Max darts in trying to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Max doesn't seem phased though.
Max fails with the takedown
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Max closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Max's knee momentarily.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Max tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Max on that attempt.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Max backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins cracks Max with a good jab.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Max's leg. Max is trying to keep his angry face on.
Max fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Max should have avoided that one.
Max takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Max shoots in.
A solid body kick from Jenkins.
Max takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Max tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Max down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Max back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Max looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max misses with the body kick
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Max with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a crisp right that sends Max to the canvas! Jenkins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
After winning the bout, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KOFC 49 - Diehard vs Abbott
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Light drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Max throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Light shoots for a double leg takedown but Max sprawls well. He's pushed Light's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Light is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Max moves into the clinch.
Light wants a takedown.
Max wants a takedown.
Max has Light pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Light manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Light wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Key Stone Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Max drags the fight down to the ground.
Light is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Fist Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Light has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Max tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Max pulls Light in close to prevent any damage.
Light is looking to advance position but Max has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Max wants to take Light's back here but Light is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Max sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Light taking shots to the head.
Max scoring with strikes but Light is staying in there.
Max controlling the position easily from mount.
Max wants to control the pace but Light is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Max is landing with some decent strikes but Light is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Light wants to hold on but Max pushes him away.#SU2#
Max stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Light gets tackled into the cage by Max. Max maintains the clinch.
Light stops a takedown attempt from Max.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
Max working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Max pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Max dives in for a single leg takedown but Light sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Max rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Max breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Max.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Light as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Max throws a right hand that Light ducks under and follows up with a left that Light also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Max forces Light back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Max.
#BC2#
Max manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Light with that takedown attempt.
Max unleashes a big counter combination but Light bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Max gets a double leg takedown into Light's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Max stands and throws Light's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Max tries to move to mount but Light blocks the move with his legs.
Light taking a bit of punishment here - Max scoring with strikes.
Max wants to control but Light is keeping him busy.
Max is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Max dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Max rushes Light and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Max manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Light or perhaps it was just good defense by Max, which made it look bad.
Max misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Max looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Light could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Max content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.
Max slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Max takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Max gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Light fails to land the takedown.
Max misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Max fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Light, pushing him back against the cage.
Max is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Key Stone Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Max.
#TD2#
Max pulls guard. #T2#
Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Max is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Light is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Max working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Max tries to strike from the bottom.
Max trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Max has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Light is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Max breaks from the clinch.
Max throws a head kick that half lands.
Light stuffs the takedown.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Max shoots for a takedown but Light saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Light as Max shoots in.#CL2#
Max moves into range and clinches up with Light.
Max looking to slow down the pace here.
Max is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Light keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Max's efforts to push away.
Max is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Max drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Light gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Max. #T4##TD2#
Max manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Max working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Max is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Light rolls with it to try and escape but Max cranks on the arm and Light is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Max!
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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Max tries for a takedown but Chris circles away easily
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Max lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chris!
Max tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris throws a big counter combination but Max scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Max keeps Chris at a distance using the push kick.
Karl Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max wants to clinch but Chris slips to the side
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max with a poor takedown
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chris.
Max tries to clinch but Chris moves away
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Max is rocked!#T1#
Max shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Chris finish him?
Scuba Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max seems to have recovered his senses.
Max is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Chris.
Max takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Max has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Chris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Chris.
We've been told by Chris's head coaches at Puter Kepala's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Chris drops Max with a beautiful combination! Max stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chris is looking for the KO!
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!
Chris connects with a body shot that sends Max's belly button to the back.
Chris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Max.
Horrible takedown attempt by Max or perhaps it was just good defense by Chris, which made it look bad.
Max moves to clinch but Chris breaks away
and Chris counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Max tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chris is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Max buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Max!! Max is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chris throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scuba Chris!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max and Jimmy Dickinson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dickinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickinson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Max throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dickinson's body to avoid the submission. Dickinson has instead reached around Max's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dickinson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Dickinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. #TD#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Max is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Max is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Max is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Brown!
In his post fight interview, Jay Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max and Ivan Wonstom. Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit as his entrance music. Ivan Wonstom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wonstom closes the distance and clinches.
Wonstom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wonstom managing to control the position.
Max wants to pass the guard but Wonstom is keeping the position.
Wonstom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonstom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Max preventing the sweep.
Max drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wonstom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wonstom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wonstom! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Max (0) vs (4) Wonstom
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is letting Wonstom control him for a moment.
Wonstom is continuing to stall.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
Wonstom controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying to improve his position.
Wonstom controls the position.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
Max struggling a bit here.
Wonstom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wonstom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Max tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wonstom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Max is looking for a sweep.
Wonstom just content to control the position.
Wonstom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control but Wonstom postures up.
Max tries to improve position but can't.
Wonstom has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Max is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wonstom yanks on the arm and Max is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wonstom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Wonstom!
An out of breath Ivan Wonstom 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jasdeep Heir and Karl Max. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jasdeep Heir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Heir moves in looking to clinch but Max pushes him off.
Max shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heir (0) vs (2) Max
Max is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir trying to control the position.
Max works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Max looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Max keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heir tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Max sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max prevents Heir from improving his position.
Max with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Max wants to pass to mount but Heir is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max passes into side control, despite Heir's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heir (0) vs (5) Max
Heir is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Max is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Heir (0) vs (7) Max
Max has hold of Heir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Max looking to isolate an arm here. Heir doesn't see it coming and as Max extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Max!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Max! |
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