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Event:
DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Makwame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makwame throws a hook but Marais blocks it.
Marais takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marais takes one on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makwame.
Makwame slaps away a takedown attempt from Marais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makwame displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Makwame shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marais's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makwame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marais is controlling Makwame's posture.#T1#
Marais looking to control.
#SUB#
Marais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makwame defends well.
Marais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makwame is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marais has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Makwame is looking to defend but Marais has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Makwame! Marais pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Makwame taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Marais!
Our winner, Brian Marais, 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.
Moses Makwame spoke after the fight, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali shoots in and gets a takedown into Marais's guard.
Marais 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.
Marais controlling the position.
Marais trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marais is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Marais pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
Marais wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marais throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Marais not doing much here.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marais thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marais 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.
Ali tries to kick Marais off but Marais keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marais has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marais trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.
Marais perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marais wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position. #T2#
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.
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marais working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marais drops an elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Marais seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Marais wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Ali has a hand on Marais's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marais takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marais looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marais looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Marais prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
Marais tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marais tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Marais dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Marais manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Marais forces his way into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marais here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marais is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ali!
Ali taking shots to the head.
Marais putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Marais's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Ali is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Marais locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ali is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Marais!
A victorious Brian Marais thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danish Ali was interviewed post fight and said 'will try my best next '.
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Event:
DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Marais throws a right hand that misses
and Boudica counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudica.
Boudica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marais's head.
Boudica throws a front kick that sends Marais stumbling back into the cage.
Boudica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Boudica has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boudica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A short left from Boudica.
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marais is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Boudica.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
Boudica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Marais blocks a body shot from Boudica.
Marais has Boudica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boudica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Boudica.
Boudica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
Boudica lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boudica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudica struggles to land a body shot inside as Marais controls his hands.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.
Boudica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.
Boudica lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Marais's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudica lands an uppercut.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudica lands a body punch.
Boudica is leaning against Marais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boudica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica tries to throw a body punch but Marais avoids it by throwing Boudica back against the cage.
Marais blocks a body shot from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a body punch.
Boudica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boudica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudica.
Boudica lands with a light punch inside.
Boudica digs a right hand underneath Marais's ribcage. Marais let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
#T3#
Boudica lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudica.
Boudica lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marais's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marais's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudica lands with a left to the head.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Boudica.
Marais prevents a body shot from Boudica.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudica struggles to land a body shot inside as Marais controls his hands.
Boudica lands with a left to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Boudica.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica tries to work over Marais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Boudica on the inside.
Boudica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudica scores with a shoulder strike.
Marais tries for a takedown but Boudica manages to get underhooks.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudica lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boudica lands with a left to the head.
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boudica fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boudica thumps Marais with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudica.
Boudica cracks a nice hook into Marais's ribs.
Boudica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Marais is rocked!
Marais dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudica sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudica finish him?
Boudica lands a really nice looking cross but Marais seems unphased.
Marais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudica tries to avoid it but Marais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudica to the ground. Boudica escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boudica pinned against the cage. Boudica gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Queen Boudica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.#T1#
Boudica lands a nice looking body kick.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Boudica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Boudica lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marais can do to turn this around?
Boudica presses Marais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boudica pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boudica connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Marais looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudica is just out of range.
Marais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudica is fending him off so far but Marais persists. Nope, Boudica circles away and we're back to standing.
Marais fails with a takedown attempt.
Marais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Boudica forces Marais back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudica.
Boudica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudica.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Boudica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marais is breathing heavily.
A short right from Boudica on the inside.
Boudica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A short right from Boudica.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudica digs a right hand into Marais's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marais's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudica.
Boudica lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Boudica is working Marais over against the cage.
Boudica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudica lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica lands a nice uppercut.
Boudica lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Boudica.
Boudica lands a body shot.
Boudica lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica pushes Marais back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudica works on Marais's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that second round.
That's time! Boudica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Boudica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudica.
Marais takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Boudica rushes Marais and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boudica lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Marais is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boudica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
Boudica lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudica scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudica.
Boudica lands a left hand.
Boudica lands with a light punch inside.
Marais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudica lands a body shot.
Queen Boudica has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A short uppercut from Boudica.
Boudica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudica dips a shoulder and cracks Marais with a mighty uppercut! Marais falls back against the cage and Boudica unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marais is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boudica screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Queen Boudica!
Queen Boudica decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brian Marais was interviewed post fight and said 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3805 p4p, 183 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4613 p4p, 219 weight class). Marais is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Offspring - Come Out And Play. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marais is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dhelan's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Marais
Dhelan gets full guard.
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marais wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dhelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marais's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (2) Marais
Dhelan postures up.
Marais is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marais is trying to keep Dhelan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Dhelan is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marais's guard.
Marais felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais is trying to control but can't.
Marais is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dhelan is working for a kimura but Marais is defending it quite comfortably.
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marais is looking for a sweep. Dhelan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marais has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhelan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
Marais wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy.
Dhelan is keen to just control but Marais is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marais trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dhelan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Marais
Dhelan wants to take Marais's back here but Marais is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marais working to try and regain half guard.
Dhelan working for a guillotine from mount but Marais is in no mood to give up.
Marais has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (8) vs (2) Marais
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marais is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dhelan has his arm under Marais's chin here. Game over son! Dhelan squeezes tightly and Marais is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhan Dhelan!
A very excited looking Zhan Dhelan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4558 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 3995 p4p, 184 weight class). Marais comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Come Out And Play. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marais shoots in but Suluhu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suluhu gets a double leg takedown into Marais's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Suluhu
Marais trying to control the position.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Marais is keeping the position.
Marais working for submissions but it's allowed Suluhu to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Suluhu
Marais manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marais trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (8) Suluhu
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Suluhu has a good base and remains in mount.
Suluhu controlling his opponent.
It looks like Suluhu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais wants to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Marais is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Suluhu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marais is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suluhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu is looking to work his way around to Marais's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Suluhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marais regains half guard.
Marais is looking to get back to full guard here but Suluhu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (11) Suluhu
Marais is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 805 Beast's House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Suluhu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (0) vs (13) Suluhu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marais 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: Marais (2) vs (13) Suluhu
Suluhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Suluhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais wants to pass the guard but Suluhu is keeping the position.
Suluhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marais is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to hit a switch here but Marais passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suluhu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (13) Suluhu
Marais is looking to work his way around to Suluhu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suluhu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from Suluhu's half guard. Suluhu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suluhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suluhu wants to sweep but no luck.
Marais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suluhu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suluhu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suluhu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marais (5) vs (17) Suluhu
Suluhu advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (5) vs (19) Suluhu
Marais is trying to escape the mount.
Marais has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marais (5) vs (22) Suluhu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marais 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 Suluhu gets his way!
Marais trying to control but not successfully.
Suluhu is looking for the choke from the back position but Marais is controlling his hands well.
Suluhu controlling from the back.
Suluhu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marais knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marais for a finish.
Suluhu biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marais tries to roll but Suluhu sticks to his back.
Marais 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 Suluhu gets his way!
Marais rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control here.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suluhu is thwarting Marais's attempts to control the position.
Suluhu is taking a breather. Marais says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marais trying to hold on to Suluhu's head to control him but Suluhu postures up.
Marais is trying to control but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (25) Suluhu
Marais prevents Suluhu from taking his back.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Suluhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marais has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to improve his position but Suluhu isn't that keen on the idea.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Suluhu postures up.
Marais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Suluhu seems content to control.
Let's hope that Suluhu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marais works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marais being controlled here, momentarily.
Marais looking for a sweep. Not yet Marais, not yet.
Suluhu postures up.
Suluhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marais (7) vs (25) Suluhu
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Marais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suluhu keeps working.
Suluhu is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suluhu wins on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 1896 p4p, 96 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4524 p4p, 197 weight class). Blues comes into the arena with Chance The Rapper - Angels blaring out of the sound system. Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monday Blues! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blues closes the distance and pushes Marais back into the cage.
Blues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marais regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blues (2) vs (0) Marais
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marais is keeping the position for now.
Blues sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marais working for a triangle but Blues defends it easily.
Blues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marais can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blues controls the pace.
Marais throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blues escapes and throws Marais's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (5) vs (0) Marais
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues takes a little break here. Marais wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marais wants to control but Blues postures up.
Marais felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues tries to move to mount but Marais blocks the move with his legs.
Marais tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blues is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marais's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marais tries to improve position but can't.
Marais prevents Blues from improving position.
Marais is trying to work for a sweep but Blues has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blues (7) vs (0) Marais
Blues takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blues is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marais is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blues (10) vs (0) Marais
Marais can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues biding his time, controlling Marais.
Marais showing good submission defense here.
Marais wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blues controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Marais right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blues has the hooks in. Marais is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues 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.
Blues working for a choke but Marais is defending well.
Blues 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.
Marais is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues 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.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is trying to break free.
Blues is riding his opponent, not letting Marais buck him off.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blues 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blues.
Marais tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marais doesn't escape.
Blues's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blues continues to hold on tight.
Marais turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blues (10) vs (2) Marais
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Blues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues pulls Marais in to control the position.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Marais defends easily.
Marais pushing down on Blues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blues's thigh. Blues counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blues controls Marais momentarily but Marais frees himself.
Marais passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (10) vs (5) Marais
Marais tries for a kimura but Blues is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Marais sits in half guard.
Marais wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blues moves into full guard.
Blues working for a triangle but Marais defends it easily.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marais is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blues trying to control the position here.
Marais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marais wants to work for an arm triangle but Blues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marais 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 battling for position here. Blues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marais advances to half guard.
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Blues holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to advance position but Blues won't allow it.
Blues wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marais pulls his head out easily.
Blues is defending against the submission attempts here by Marais.
Blues is pressing down on Marais's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position but Marais postures up.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Marais is proving a slippery customer.
Marais tries to free his leg and advance position but Blues is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marais looking to pass the guard.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blues is really struggling to control Marais but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.
Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marais defends well.
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais forces his way into half guard.
Marais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marais.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Event:
DUEL 2
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shklyarskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shklyarskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Marais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shklyarskiy circles away.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Marais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marais looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Marais is nestled in close to Shklyarskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Marais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shklyarskiy controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marais prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy moves into full guard.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marais on the ground.
Shklyarskiy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard but Marais has mounted him!
Marais moves to the back position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Marais is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shklyarskiy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Shklyarskiy trying to control the hands but Marais breaks the grip.
Shklyarskiy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marais thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shklyarskiy's head.
Shklyarskiy has his hands clasped together around Marais's back. He's all about the action.
Marais tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shklyarskiy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marais prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Marais is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Marais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Shklyarskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Marais is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shklyarskiy defends it well.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Shklyarskiy keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Marais is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shklyarskiy defends it well.
Marais is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shklyarskiy is looking to improve his position.
Shklyarskiy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Marais 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.
Shklyarskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Marais is working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
Marais stands up from half guard.
Marais throws a sloppy body shot
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marais takes one to the chin there.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Marais throws a poor cross that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Marais misses with a body shot.
Marais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy checks a low kick from Marais.#T4#
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marais.
Shklyarskiy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shklyarskiy stuns Marais with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marais takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Marais does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marais misses with a head kick.
Marais throws a right and a left that Shklyarskiy avoids nicely.
Marais looks to throw the jab but Shklyarskiy is out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marais.
Shklyarskiy digs a good body shot into Marais's ribs.
Marais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Marais moves out of range.
Marais misses with a body shot
and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shklyarskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marais.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Marais misses with a shot to the body
and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Shklyarskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shklyarskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marais momentarily.
Marais throws a head kick but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Marais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Shklyarskiy ducks under a wild hook from Marais.
Marais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy slips a straight right by Marais.
Shklyarskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marais throws a head kick that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the head.
Marais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shklyarskiy, as that shot connected.
Marais throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shklyarskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Marais.
Shklyarskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marais in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Shklyarskiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shklyarskiy lands the left hand.
Marais looks for a takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Marais takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shklyarskiy scores with a hook.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shklyarskiy connects with a jab.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Marais has his takedown stuffed
and Shklyarskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shklyarskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shklyarskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marais tries a head kick but it misses.
Marais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shklyarskiy pinned against the cage. Shklyarskiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Marais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marais shoots in and drives through. Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marais.
Shklyarskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab.
Shklyarskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Marais is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shklyarskiy rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shklyarskiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marais drops his hands momentarily and Shklyarskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shklyarskiy checks a leg kick.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shklyarskiy. #ROC#
Marais is rocked!
Marais shoots in for a takedown but Shklyarskiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Shklyarskiy finish him?
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marais.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shklyarskiy looks to throw the jab but Marais is out of range.
Marais tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shklyarskiy swivels and escapes.
Shklyarskiy clobbers Marais with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Shklyarskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marais misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy lands the left hand.
Marais shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shklyarskiy looks to throw the jab but Marais is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shklyarskiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marais moves out of range of the strikes.
Shklyarskiy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Marais.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Marais.
Marais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marais doesn't seem bothered though.
Marais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shklyarskiy tests Marais's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Marais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Marais takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marais has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shklyarskiy's waist but Shklyarskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marais off to one side.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marais jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marais misses with a shot to the body
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marais takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Shklyarskiy as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Jab, jab by Shklyarskiy - just one landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot to the body.
Marais tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shklyarskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Marais.
Marais moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Shklyarskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Shklyarskiy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Jab from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marais tries to close the distance and clinch but Shklyarskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shklyarskiy's waist but Shklyarskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marais off to one side.
Shklyarskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marais.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shklyarskiy.
Marais avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marais has time to react.
Shklyarskiy throws a right and a left that Marais avoids nicely.
Marais tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Marais.
A leg kick checked by Shklyarskiy.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marais has time to react.#T3#
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Marais avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shklyarskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Marais fails with the takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shklyarskiy looks to throw the jab but Marais is out of range.
Shklyarskiy backing away here, and Marais unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marais misses with a head kick.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Marais tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Shklyarskiy there.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Marais shoots and misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Marais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marais tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shklyarskiy swivels and escapes.
Marais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shklyarskiy tries to avoid it but Marais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shklyarskiy to the ground. Shklyarskiy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marais has time to react.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shklyarskiy.
Marais swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marais throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Marais.
Shklyarskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marais under the eye.
Marais misses with a hook
and Marais takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marais throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marais takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marais throws a series of punches but Shklyarskiy avoids them all with ease.
Shklyarskiy with a hook.
Marais swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice body shot.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a combination but Marais avoids it well.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Shklyarskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shklyarskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
ACB 5 - First Titles
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Marais looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Marais manages to avoid it.
Marais blocks a jab.
Marais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Grossman.
A right hand to the body from Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Marais's head.
Marais takes a shot to the head.
Marais tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman. #T1#
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Grossman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marais fails with the takedown
and Grossman counters with a huge left! Marais is in big trouble! He's backing up but Grossman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marais from any more damage. A dominating finish by Grossman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Vasily Grossman, 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.
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
ACB 4 - New Years Rumble
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nkomo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marais's guard.#SUB#
Marais escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nkomo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marais keeping moving, preventing Nkomo from controlling successfully.
Nkomo tries to free his leg and advance position but Marais is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Marais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Marais working for submissions but it's allowed Nkomo to get to half guard.
Marais is trying to get back to full guard.
Nkomo is keen to just control but Marais is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo is looking to advance position but Marais won't allow it. #SUB#
Marais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nkomo trying to pass the guard but Marais defending well. #SUB2#
Nkomo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marais sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##ES#
Marais manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nkomo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Marais drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nkomo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Nkomo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nkomo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marais is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nkomo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Marais postures up and lands a big shot to Nkomo's brow.
Marais works over Nkomo with some ground and pound from guard.
Nkomo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkomo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkomo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais is pushing down on Nkomo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkomo is fighting to maintain full guard but Marais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nkomo wants to get back to full guard.
Marais looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Marais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nkomo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Marais drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marais jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Nkomo controls Marais momentarily but Marais frees himself.
Marais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marais missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nkomo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.
Nkomo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've been informed that Nkomo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marais 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.
Marais won't allow Nkomo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nkomo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Nkomo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nkomo manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Nkomo's guard.
Marais throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Marais drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Marais seems to have locked his on tight now - Nkomo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Marais, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Marais!
Brian Marais thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Trymore Nkomo was interviewed post fight and said 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'.
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Event:
ACB 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marais shoots for a double leg takedown but Grantham sprawls well. He's pushed Marais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grantham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Grantham is predictable there #TD2#
and Marais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grantham is looking to improve his position.
Marais is thwarting Grantham's attempts to control the position.
Grantham is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grantham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Marais in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grantham tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marais!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Marais!
An out of breath Brian Marais 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:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4046 p4p, 389 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 5933 p4p, 475 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marais might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - Come Out And Play. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marais or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Barbosa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marais is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Marais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Marais defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Barbosa
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marais, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa has hold of Marais's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marais seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marais is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marais is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Barbosa!
After the fight, Caio Barbosa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Baldwin dives in and scores a takedown into Marais's guard.#SUB#
Baldwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baldwin has managed to get both his arms back between Marais's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Marais is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Baldwin frees his head nicely. Oh but Marais has switched to an armbar! Baldwin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian Marais!
After winning the bout, Brian Marais 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 7194 p4p, 0 weight class). Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. Brian Marais is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Marais
Penn is looking for a kimura but Marais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (0) Marais
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Marais is defending well.
Marais gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (7) vs (0) Marais
Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Marais is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Marais frees his head quite easily.
Penn has control of Marais's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marais regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn looking to isolate an arm here. Marais doesn't see it coming and as Penn extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Penn!
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Event:
S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marais goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson cracks Marais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Marais is out of range.
Marais uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Marais with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Marais slips a jab from Peterson.#T1#
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Marais is rocked!
Peterson lands a left hand.
Oh Marais is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Marais seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Marais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is leaning against Marais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
Marais is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marais backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson pushes Marais back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marais is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Marais's head.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marais is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson presses Marais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Peterson pushes Marais against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Marais goes down! Marais tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Peterson!
In defeat, Brian Marais stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
S02:E04 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marais shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moray misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Marais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marais trying to mount his opponent but Moray defends it.
Moray wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marais pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moray is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Marais is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moray has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marais connects with a nice short shot to Moray's temple.
Marais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moray is refusing to be controlled, as Marais sits in half guard.
Moray is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Marais is working for a kimura but Moray is defending it quite comfortably.
Moray wants to control but Marais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Moray is not content to let Marais control the position.
Moray trying to control from the bottom.
Marais wants to control but Moray is keeping him busy.
Marais controlling the action here.
Marais wants to pass to mount but Moray is defending the position.
Marais prevents Moray from improving his position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moray looking for submissions off his back.
Marais looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moray is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Moray wants to control but Marais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marais stalling.
Moray is pressing down on Marais's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Moray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marais chips away with some ground and pound.
Marais advances position into side control!
Moray tries to bench press Marais off him but Marais keeps the position. #SUB#
Marais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Moray regains half guard.
Marais is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marais is thwarting Moray's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Moray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marais pulls his head out easily.
Moray wants to control but Marais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marais winds up and cracks Moray with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Marais is working for a submission of some sort.
Moray wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
#T5#
Marais is keen to just control but Moray is a slippery customer.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Marais seems to be working for a kimura but Moray defends the submission attempt.
Moray wants to control but Marais is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Moray looking for subs from the bottom but Marais mounts him!
Moray wants to hold on but Marais pushes him away.
Marais controlling his opponent.
Moray is looking to improve his position but Marais isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Marais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moray is looking to escape. #SUB#
Marais looking to secure an arm triangle but Moray defends it well.
Marais tries to control but Moray wriggling away.
Moray is desperately trying to improve his position but Marais has a good base and remains in mount.
Marais landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marais looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Moray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marais. #T7#
Marais trying to control but Moray is having none of it.
Marais raining down hammerfists from mount.
Moray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moray is still trying to improve position.
Marais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marais avoids the attempt from Moray to control.#SUB#
Marais looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Moray tries to lock up and control but Marais gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marais fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moray tries to reverse the position but Marais maintains control.
Marais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Marais working for a guillotine from mount but Moray is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Marais has isolated one of Moray's arms. Moray looking to fight him off but Marais twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Marais!
Brian Marais decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marais throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marais needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marais is defended easily by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1##KD#
Baker sends Marais crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baker is motioning to the referee to let Marais up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Marais is rocked!
Marais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Marais tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marais misses with a takedown #KD#
and Baker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marais! Baker lets Marais back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Marais tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Marais ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Baker moves out of range as Marais strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Marais. Marais gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Baker cracks Marais with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marais looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him?
#T3#
Marais walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker pounces like a tiger and cracks Marais with a vicious hook! Marais is down but not out! Baker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Baker!
A victorious Tom Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Fino scores with a nice strike.
Marais takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marais avoids the body shot from Fino.
Fino scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Marais is rocked!
Fino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Fino finish him?
Marais tries for a takedown but Fino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.
Fino misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Fino finds it's target.
Marais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fino avoids it really well and circles away.
Fino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marais is defended easily by Fino.
Balor Fino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.#T1#
Marais has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marais there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marais walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marais defending well as Fino loads up on a big left hand.
Fino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fino misses the target.
Fino throws a looping overhand right but Marais ducks down to avoid it.
Fino looks to score with a jab to the body but Marais is just out of range.
Marais throws a head kick that misses
enabling Fino to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fino throws a jab but it's blocked by Marais.
Marais misses with a takedown attempt
and Fino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Fino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marais prevents Fino from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Marais drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marais jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fino keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marais throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Marais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marais is controlling him.
Marais pushing down on Fino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marais thows a huge punch but Fino dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Marais 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.
#SUB2#
Marais is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fino is just riding it out for now. Marais eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Marais is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Marais is trying to work for a kimura but Fino is defending well.
Fino wants to get back to his feet.
Fino won't allow Marais to pass to mount. #T5##SU2#
Marais decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fino throws a body punch but Marais moves out of range.
Marais changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Fino lands.
Marais's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marais's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balor Fino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marais has a takedown stuffed.
Fino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fino leaves Marais with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fino throws a nice looking combination but Marais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fino counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
Fino connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Marais covering up! Fino comes in with a big uppercut and Marais goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balor Fino!
A very excited looking Balor Fino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
S02:E01 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armagedonenov defends well and Marais ends up having to push Armagedonenov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Armagedonenov stuffs the takedown.
Marais has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Marais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marais shoots in looking for a takedown but Armagedonenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Armagedonenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Armagedonenov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armagedonenov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Armagedonenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Armagedonenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marais tries to free his leg and advance position but Armagedonenov is retaining full guard.
Armagedonenov keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais is pushing down on Armagedonenov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armagedonenov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Armagedonenov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armagedonenov.#SUB#
Marais drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marais jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armagedonenov has control of Marais's left arm, preventing Marais from doing any damage.
Armagedonenov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Marais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armagedonenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marais is one step ahead there.
Armagedonenov is still trying to improve position.
Armagedonenov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marais won't allow Armagedonenov to sweep him here.
Marais trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Marais drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marais jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Marais has gone for a leg lock! Armagedonenov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marais's guard.#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armagedonenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armagedonenov has managed to get both his arms back between Marais's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Marais has his feet on Armagedonenov's thighs here. He's pushed Armagedonenov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Armagedonenov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Marais!
An out of breath Brian Marais thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Makhlamed Armagedonenov spoke after the fight, saying 'Dear Father, I'll be back.'.
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