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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 5726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2751 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa comes to the cage accompanied by SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Makossa is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Duggan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makossa.
Makossa is breathing heavily.
Duggan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Duggan
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Duggan advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan stalling.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Makossa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan is controlling the pace.
Duggan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (0) vs (5) Duggan
Duggan controlling his opponent.
Makossa is squirming around, avoiding Duggan's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan has hold of Makossa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Makossa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makossa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Duggan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Makossa (0) vs (8) Duggan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Makossa prevents Duggan from getting a body triangle.
Duggan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Makossa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Makossa for a finish.
Duggan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duggan looking for the choke from the back.
Duggan is looking for the choke from the back position but Makossa is controlling his hands well.
Duggan working for a choke but Makossa is defending well.
Makossa trying to control the position but Duggan manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking to break Makossa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makossa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duggan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Duggan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duggan keeps control of the position easily here as Makossa tries to buck him off.
Duggan working for the choke.
Duggan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Duggan 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, Makossa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makossa 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 Duggan gets his way!
Duggan 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, Makossa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duggan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Makossa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Makossa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking for the RNC.
Makossa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Duggan.
Duggan working for a choke but Makossa is defending well.
Makossa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Duggan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duggan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Makossa showing good submission defense here.
Makossa staying busy and making it hard for Duggan to control.
Duggan has his arm under Makossa's chin here. Game over son! Duggan squeezes tightly and Makossa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Makossa drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Makossa misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Makossa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makossa.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Makossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.
Makossa fails with the takedown.
Smith digs a good hook to Makossa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makossa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makossa fails with the takedown.#T1#
Makossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makossa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Makossa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makossa wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Makossa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makossa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makossa tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Makossa drops back down to his feet.
Makossa has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makossa backwards. #T2#
Makossa taking a breather.
Smith lands a left hand.
#TD#
Makossa pulls guard effortlessly.
Makossa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith postures up.
Makossa is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makossa wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith thows a huge punch but Makossa dodges it nicely.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T3#
Makossa is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Makossa is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makossa is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith controlling the action here.
Makossa is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Makossa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Makossa is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Makossa has control of the leg.
Makossa passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is not content to let Makossa control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makossa's sensitive parts.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Makossa with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Makossa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Makossa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Makossa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Makossa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makossa from controlling successfully.
Makossa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makossa controlling the action here.
Smith is looking to control Makossa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Makossa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Makossa wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Makossa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SU#
Makossa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makossa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makossa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makossa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Makossa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Makossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makossa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Makossa's defenses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Makossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
That kick from Smith tenderised Makossa's leg. Makossa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makossa shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Makossa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Makossa dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Makossa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makossa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makossa blocks a head kick by Smith.
#TD#
Makossa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Makossa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SU#
Makossa gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Makossa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makossa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makossa manages to avoid it.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makossa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makossa scrambles back to his feet.
Makossa walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith cracks Makossa with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is getting worse.
Makossa tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Makossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makossa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makossa somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Makossa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Makossa dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith digs a good hook to Makossa's body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Makossa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makossa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makossa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Makossa is rocked!#T3##CL2#
Makossa tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makossa shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Soul Makossa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands a hook that stumbles Makossa back into the cage. Smith follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Makossa to the canvas! Smith pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Makossa has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Makossa shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Makossa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makossa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Makossa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Makossa tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makossa.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Makossa.
Makossa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makossa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makossa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makossa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makossa misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makossa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Makossa fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Makossa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Makossa ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makossa.
Makossa darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Makossa into the cage.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makossa blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Makossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makossa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Smith lands with a straight right. Makossa didn't see that one coming.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makossa looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makossa is defended easily by Smith.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Makossa tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makossa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Smith.#TD2#
Makossa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makossa is in Smith's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makossa distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makossa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makossa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Makossa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is not content to let Makossa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa laying and praying for a moment but Smith takes advantage and regains half guard.
Makossa wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T1#
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith pulls Makossa in to control the position.
Smith is trying to keep Makossa in close.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makossa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makossa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Makossa looking to control.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Makossa tries to strike from the bottom.
Makossa is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Makossa punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Makossa is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Makossa is trying to stand.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Makossa tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith tries to control but Makossa wriggling away.
Smith avoids the attempt from Makossa to control.
Makossa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Makossa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Makossa tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makossa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makossa holds on, trying desperately to control.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makossa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Makossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Makossa does no damage.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makossa.
Makossa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Makossa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Makossa.
Makossa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Makossa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makossa takes one to the side of the head.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith rushes Makossa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a head kick. Makossa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Makossa shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makossa fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Makossa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
That has opened up Soul Makossa's cut even more.#T2#
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Makossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makossa tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Makossa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Makossa moves out of range easily.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makossa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Makossa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Makossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makossa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB2#
Makossa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Makossa is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith won't allow Makossa to sweep him here.
Makossa working a defensive guard here.
Makossa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soul Makossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makossa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Mike Smith gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4328 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa comes to the cage accompanied by SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank has closed the distance and engaged Makossa in a clinch.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makossa is looking for a takedown.
Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makossa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Frank
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank postures up.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank 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.
Makossa trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Makossa is retaining full guard.
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makossa is looking for a triangle here but Frank uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (0) vs (5) Frank
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makossa keeps working.
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makossa tries to control but Frank manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Makossa (0) vs (8) Frank
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Frank.
Frank is looking to control Makossa but Makossa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Makossa can't escape the position.
Frank is riding his opponent, not letting Makossa buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makossa tries to escape the position.
Makossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank is trying to stick to Makossa's back but Makossa is turning into Frank. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frank's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Makossa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (2) vs (8) Frank
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makossa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (2) vs (10) Frank
Frank wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Frank trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Makossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Makossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Makossa is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is pressing down on Makossa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makossa is holding on for now.
Frank wants to control but Makossa is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makossa.
Makossa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makossa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa wants to control but Frank passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (2) vs (13) Frank
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
Frank trying to control the action but Makossa is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makossa (2) vs (15) Frank
Frank controlling from mount.
Makossa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Makossa is looking to get to half guard.
Frank is looking to work his way around to Makossa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Makossa is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank wants to control the pace but Makossa is squirming around nicely.
Frank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makossa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank trying to control but Makossa is having none of it.
Frank mounts Makossa! Really nice guard pass there!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank wants to control the pace but Makossa is squirming around nicely.
Makossa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (4) vs (15) Frank
Frank trying to control the position.
Makossa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makossa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frank controlling Makossa's posture.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank pulls Makossa in to control the position.
Makossa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (7) vs (15) Frank
Frank is looking to reverse the position.
Makossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 15 to 7.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 3296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1108 p4p, 143 weight class). Makossa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Faria Preto feints and as Makossa raises his hands in defense, Faria Preto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Faria Preto
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faria Preto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faria Preto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faria Preto is stalling in the full guard.
Faria Preto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makossa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makossa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Faria Preto is defending well. Makossa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Faria Preto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makossa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soul Makossa!
After winning the bout, Soul Makossa 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:
Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Makossa blocks a jab.#TD#
Makossa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Makossa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Makossa advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makossa avoids the attempt from Jospin to control.
Jospin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Makossa.
Jospin is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin tries to lock up and control but Makossa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makossa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1#
Jospin taking shots to the head.
Jospin is looking to improve his position but Makossa isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Makossa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jospin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jospin can't escape the position.
Makossa lands a big shot there that rocks Jospin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Makossa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makossa punching from mount but Jospin doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Jospin can't escape the position.
Makossa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makossa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makossa working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jospin slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Makossa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Makossa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makossa.
Makossa is thwarting Jospin's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Makossa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makossa. #T3#
Makossa not doing much here.
Makossa slips a nice elbow through Jospin's hands, connecting with Jospin's forehead.
Makossa is stalling here. Jospin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makossa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jospin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Makossa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Jospin blocks the strikes from Makossa.
Makossa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makossa struggling a bit here.
Makossa is looking for a sweep.
Jospin laying and praying for a moment but Makossa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Makossa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Makossa is not content to let Jospin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Makossa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Makossa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jospin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jospin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makossa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makossa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Makossa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Makossa backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Makossa manages to avoid it all.
Makossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
Makossa fails with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Makossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa wants to clinch but Jospin slips to the side
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin feints and then cracks Makossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makossa down.
Makossa tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makossa under the eye.
Makossa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jospin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Jospin. Beautiful body shot.
Makossa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jospin is looking to slow Makossa down with leg kicks. #T2#
Makossa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jospin.
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!
A head kick from Jospin lands but Makossa takes it in his stride.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jospin's waist but Jospin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
Makossa throws a head kick that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makossa thinking.
Makossa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makossa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makossa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Makossa fails with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a series of strikes. Makossa will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Makossa tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makossa blocks a leg kick.
Jospin throws a combination. Makossa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Makossa clinches.
Jospin leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
Soul Makossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makossa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makossa at a distance.
Jospin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makossa rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makossa doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makossa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Makossa takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jospin lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Makossa gets a double leg takedown into Jospin's guard.
Makossa trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makossa has gone for a leg lock! Jospin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makossa's guard.#REVB#
Makossa trying to strike off his back.
Jospin wants to stand but Makossa is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Makossa working for a triangle but Jospin defends it easily.
Makossa trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Jospin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jospin looking to pass the guard.
Jospin throws a big elbow that misses.
Makossa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Makossa trying to keep a closed guard but Jospin is proving a slippery customer.
Soul Makossa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makossa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Makossa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jospin defends well.#SUB#
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Makossa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jospin frees his head nicely. Oh but Makossa has switched to an armbar! Jospin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Soul Makossa!
A victorious Soul Makossa 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:
Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Makossa drives through with a takedown into Edmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Edmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Makossa controlling from the top position.
Edmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makossa on the ground.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Makossa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa looking to pass the guard.
Makossa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makossa advances to half guard.
Edmond wants to control but Makossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmond is looking to get back to full guard here but Makossa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Edmond taking a bit of punishment here - Makossa scoring with strikes.
Makossa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Makossa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makossa but great work by Edmond.
Makossa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmond's best efforts.
Edmond controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Makossa won't allow Edmond to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa gets full guard.#SUB2#
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Makossa has his foot on Edmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmond works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Makossa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmond uses it to pass to side control.
Makossa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Makossa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmond off and has taken his back!
Edmond trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Edmond covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Makossa is persistently looking for the submission but Edmond is defending it well.
Makossa connects with a big shot to the side of Edmond's head.
Edmond is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Makossa working for a choke but Edmond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makossa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Makossa dominated that round.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makossa in his tracks.
Edmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.
Makossa throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makossa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Edmond.
Makossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makossa.#TD#
Edmond shoots in and bounces Makossa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Makossa.
Makossa controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makossa keeping full guard, as Edmond tries to pass. #SUB2#
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa wants to stand up but Edmond is controlling him.
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soul Makossa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makossa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makossa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makossa tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edmond misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Makossa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makossa is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
Makossa is nestled in close to Edmond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makossa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Makossa is going to stand back up.
Makossa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makossa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makossa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Makossa seems to be working for a kimura but Edmond defends the submission attempt.
Makossa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makossa working over Edmond with some ground and pound. Edmond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makossa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Makossa wants to finish this one by submission but Edmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soul Makossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makossa momentarily.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Makossa shakes it off.
Makossa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makossa as he jumps to the side.
Edmond lands an overhand right.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Makossa's shoulder, as Makossa tries to avoid the shot.
Makossa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edmond connects with a single shot there.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Edmond.#CUT#
That has opened up Soul Makossa's cut even more.#T1#
Edmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Edmond has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makossa shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Makossa.
Edmond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makossa ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Edmond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edmond connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Makossa is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Soul Makossa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Edmond clinches.
Makossa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmond is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Makossa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Edmond tries to stall but Makossa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Edmond pushes Makossa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Soul Makossa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond lands a head shot.
Edmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makossa backs up against the ropes.
Makossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?#CUT#
Soul Makossa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Edmond does it's job there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Soul Makossa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond 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:
Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makossa defends it nicely.#TD2#
Makossa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Makossa has hold of Walker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Walker seems comfortable defending it but Makossa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Walker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Walker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Makossa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4847 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 22975 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Donald Trump 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump clinches.
Makossa gets underhooks to prevent Trump's takedown attempt.
Makossa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makossa is looking for a takedown.
Makossa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trump is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makossa to the mat. Makossa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Makossa
Trump drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trump has Makossa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Makossa
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump seems keen to control Makossa's posture.
Makossa trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Makossa from controlling successfully.
Trump definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makossa wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Makossa is proving a slippery customer.
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makossa is aware though and is defending well.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makossa is one step ahead there.
Makossa has gone for a leg lock! Trump slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makossa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Makossa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Trump stands and throws Makossa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (2) Makossa
Trump tries to move to mount but Makossa blocks the move with his legs.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makossa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makossa sneaks back into half guard.
Makossa is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump prevents Makossa from improving his position.
Makossa wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump wants to control but Makossa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Makossa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Makossa wants to get back to full guard but Trump has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Makossa
Trump goes for an armbar but Makossa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Makossa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makossa trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is trying to keep Makossa in close.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Makossa looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (4) Makossa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Makossa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Makossa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makossa manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Makossa's guard.
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Makossa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makossa manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Makossa's guard.
Makossa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Trump wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makossa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (6) Makossa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makossa trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (6) Makossa
Trump wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Makossa working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Makossa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makossa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Makossa 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.
Makossa wants to control but Trump passes easily into half guard.
Makossa wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makossa defends it well.
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump controlling the pace.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Makossa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makossa trying to control here.
Makossa wants to control the action here but instead Trump manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (17) vs (6) Makossa
Makossa regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makossa wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Makossa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trump escapes and throws Makossa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (20) vs (6) Makossa
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makossa is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control the action but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 17531 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 22971 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Soul Makossa 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makossa working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Martinez 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makossa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makossa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makossa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Makossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Makossa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Makossa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Makossa
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Makossa defends the submission attempt.
Makossa is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez 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.
Makossa is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makossa defends it well.
Makossa trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makossa is still trying to improve position.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makossa is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Makossa can't do much from the bottom here.
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (7) vs (6) Makossa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez gets full guard.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makossa defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Makossa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makossa is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Makossa 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.
Makossa wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makossa pulls his head out easily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in trouble now - Makossa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (9) Makossa
Makossa has hold of Martinez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martinez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makossa wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Makossa takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (7) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Will Makossa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makossa tightening his grip on Martinez, looking for the choke.
Well, with Makossa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martinez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Makossa doesn't have the hooks in and Martinez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (9) vs (12) Makossa
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Makossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (12) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez tries for a kimura but Makossa is defending well.
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (12) vs (14) Makossa
And that's the end of the fight!
Makossa wins on points by 14 to 12.
An out of breath Soul Makossa 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 22 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 7214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 17537 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa comes into the arena with SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Soul Makossa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Soul Makossa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fedro Emiliodingko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Emiliodingko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makossa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makossa.
Emiliodingko has Makossa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makossa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makossa drags the fight down to the ground.
Makossa trying to control the position.
Emiliodingko has gone for a leg lock! Makossa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emiliodingko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makossa (2) vs (0) Emiliodingko
Emiliodingko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makossa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makossa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makossa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emiliodingko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Makossa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Emiliodingko's body to avoid the submission. Emiliodingko has instead reached around Makossa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Emiliodingko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedro Emiliodingko! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2475 p4p, 102 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 7189 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Makossa's choice of entrance music: SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makossa has closed the distance and engaged Nurudinov in a clinch.
Makossa is trying to pull guard but Nurudinov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makossa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makossa regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (0) Makossa
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Makossa is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurudinov has Makossa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (2) Makossa
Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makossa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurudinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurudinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makossa has managed to get both his arms back between Nurudinov's legs - danger averted.
Makossa pushes down on Nurudinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurudinov tries to get out of the position.
Makossa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurudinov wants to sweep but Makossa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (5) Makossa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makossa is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Makossa keeps moving and retains side control.
Makossa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nurudinov is trying to escape and Makossa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nurudinov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Makossa! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soul Makossa!
Our winner, Soul Makossa, 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 21 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortis Cadaver (ranked 4101 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6942 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Makossa's choice of entrance music: SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mortis Cadaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cadaver forces Makossa back against the cage and clinches.
Cadaver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cadaver manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cadaver (4) vs (0) Makossa
Cadaver trying to control the position but Makossa is working away.
Makossa is looking to regain half guard here but Cadaver keeps moving and retains side control.
Cadaver working away.
Cadaver tries to advance to mount but Makossa denies him.
Makossa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cadaver easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cadaver (6) vs (0) Makossa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa is working to get back to half guard.
Cadaver content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa working to try and regain half guard.
Cadaver wants to control the pace but Makossa is squirming around nicely.
Makossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Makossa tries to hold on but Cadaver pushes him away.
Makossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadaver has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makossa tries to hold on but Cadaver postures up.
Makossa is trying desperately to improve position.
Makossa is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver avoids the attempt from Makossa to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cadaver controlling from mount.
Makossa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makossa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver wants to pass to mount but Makossa is defending the position.
Makossa wants to get back to full guard but Cadaver has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (9) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makossa tries to hold on but Cadaver postures up.
Makossa is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadaver looking to control but Makossa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Cadaver controlling his opponent.
Cadaver can't control as he wanted to and Makossa manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makossa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cadaver is working away from the top position though.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Cadaver is controlling well.
Makossa gets back to full guard.
Makossa has his foot on Cadaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cadaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Cadaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makossa trying to keep a closed guard but Cadaver is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver stays in close to Makossa's body and controls the position.
Makossa looking for subs off his back but Cadaver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cadaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cadaver works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (12) vs (0) Makossa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makossa can't escape the position.
Cadaver trying to control but Makossa is having none of it.
Makossa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makossa is trying to escape the mount.
Cadaver tries to control but Makossa wriggling away.
Makossa wants to hold on but Cadaver pushes him away.
Makossa regains half guard.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is looking to improve his position.
Makossa is looking to control Cadaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makossa avoid being mounted?
Cadaver prevents Makossa from improving his position.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is trying to control but Cadaver passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (15) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cadaver is staying tight to Makossa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makossa is looking for a sweep.
Cadaver advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cadaver (17) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Makossa tries to reverse the position but Cadaver maintains control.
Makossa wants to control but Cadaver is having none of it.
Cadaver controlling the pace for now.
Makossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadaver has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver trying to control but Makossa is having none of it.
Cadaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makossa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cadaver pulls his head out easily.
Cadaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makossa keeps working.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makossa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cadaver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cadaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (20) vs (0) Makossa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makossa is holding Cadaver down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadaver takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Our winner, Mortis Cadaver, 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 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rason Fairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6844 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairs comes to the cage accompanied by All the above!! Miano . Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rason Fairs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makossa wants to clinch up but Fairs keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makossa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makossa shoots in and bounces Fairs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fairs (0) vs (2) Makossa
Fairs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makossa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makossa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fairs keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fairs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Makossa!
A victorious Soul Makossa 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 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 2766 p4p, 303 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6831 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makossa shoots in but no luck this time.
Strawberry moves into the clinch.
Strawberry jumps guard and drags Makossa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makossa defends it easily.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Makossa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (0) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry won't allow Makossa to pass to mount.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Makossa has control of the leg.
Makossa trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Strawberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry gets full guard.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makossa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa trying to move into half guard but instead Strawberry has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makossa 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.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makossa's guard.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa is defending against the submission attempts here by Strawberry.
Makossa wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makossa tries to roll over but Strawberry keeps him under control.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Makossa is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Makossa manages to get to full guard.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strawberry is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makossa is tightening it up a little... Strawberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strawberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strawberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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